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Roy Downham Obituary
Green Bay
92, 27-Jan, Lyndahl Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Trudy & Dennis Dolan
February 5, 2021
Trudy and I were twice blessed to have know Roy in different phases of the past 5 decades.
Trudy was one of the first hires at TEC Systems 50 years ago this week. It didn’t take long to realize that Roy was a natural born leader and great boss. He made everyone feel like they were working WITH him instead of FOR him. He treated his staff like an important part of TEC’s ever growing family. Everyone enjoyed their jobs—and looked forward to the legendary parties and picnics. I was a cold dose of work place reality when Roy left TEC in 1982.
We only saw Roy occasionally over the next 18 years, but he always remembered names, relationships and occupations. He always truly cared.
In 2000, Roy and Pat visited the Showcase home we built for ourselves and a new phase of our relationship began. Great chemistry led to the design and build of two new homes in 2001 and 2014. And everyone of our building staff also liked and respected Roy. Like at TEC, they did their best work so as not to let him down.
Since we gladly extended unlimited lifetime warranties, we got to see and speak to Roy and Pat often. They were loyal supporters, too, hiring us for other real estate needs
Over 5 decades, Roy was like a second father figure to both Trudy and me—except he was always supportive and never yelled.
Everyone will say Roy was a likable great guy. You only have to read his well written obituary to understand that he was much more—accomplished, consequential, a true mentor, unforgettable.
Trudy and I are truly sad that Roy is gone. But today we also smile and celebrate a most important man In our lives.
Pat
February 2, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked for TEC Systems when Roy was at the helm. Such an intelligent, fun loving man. I have so many good, fun memories of him and my days at TEC. May he rest in eternal peace!
Keith A. Pamperin
February 1, 2021
Pat and family you have my condolences. I enjoyed Roy’s expertise and input as a fellow Board member of University Village Housing Inc. Roy was very interested in meeting the housing needs of University of Wisconsin Green Bay students in the most efficient and effective manner. Enjoyed sharing coffee and pondering the lay of the land at Green Bay Area Mens Club meetings with Ray! As a deliberate leader Roy was never shy in sharing his position! Rest In Peace my Friend!
Debbie Schmit
January 31, 2021
Pat, we are so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you found each other and were able to share the years you did and make some great memories. We only met him once but new he was a kind and generous man. What a wonderful legacy he leaves. With deep sympathy, Jerry and Debbie (Tilly) Schmit
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Terry Johnson
January 30, 2021
I am glad to have known Roy. May he rest in peace. Our sympathies to the family. From us in Grand Haven, Michigan.
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