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Thomas Rogler Obituary

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Henry Rogler. Thomas began his eternal life on May 26, 2025. Thomas was born on April 17,1938 and grew up in Goffstown, NH and attended Goffstown High School. He married Lena Marie Champagne on March 3, 1962. They were the proud parents of 3 children who were brought up in Manchester, NH.

Thomas enjoyed football, loved motocross for many years with his son, then son-in-law and grandson. He enjoyed camping, fast cars and NASCAR. A proud veteran, Tom served honorably in the US Coast Guard and was first on the weather ship McCullough. He was then transferred to Greece in early 1959 to serve on the Voice of America, which broadcast radio transmits behind the iron curtain, Russia. Tom then became a generator mechanic until his honorable discharge in late 1960. He retired from Mid-West Machinery aka Coca Cola after 27 years in 1998 and most recently was employed for 21 years with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He was a proud Teamster Local 633 for 35 years. Post-retirement Tom and Lena took up a snowbird lifestyle and traveled all over Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, East and Western Caribbean.

Thomas is preceded in death by parents, Ella and Clarence Rogler, brother, William Rogler and sister, Anna Williams.

Thomas "Papa" leaves behind his wife, Lena, children, Susan (Kevin) Decker, William (Wendy) Rogler, Patricia (Daniel) Boyce and Lynn (Eric) Publicover; 1 sister, Emily Chalogias; 3 loving grandchildren, Jonathan Fosher, Kayla Wilhelmy, Kody Boyce, great grandchild, Grayson Wilhelmy, several nieces and nephews and many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

To Honor a life that has made your heart happy please visit https://www.heart.org.

To view Thomas's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on May 30, 2025.

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Tom Massey

July 20, 2025

7/20/2025 Just found out about the loss of my friend and brother which leaves me with a very heavy heart . Don't believe in our younger years there could be any two guys closer than Tom and I . There will always be the memories. RIP

Rick Blais

May 30, 2025

Our prayers go out to Tom. And we are praying for Leana and the kids for their loss. May God bless you all. Rick & Barbara Blais.

Robert D Machain

May 30, 2025

Mr. Rogler,Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH

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