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Michael Roeber Obituary
Born: September 10, 1967
Died: March 17, 2019
Michael G. Roeber, of West Bend, died on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at age of 51 years. He was born on September 10, 1967 in Aberdeen, SD to John and Marion (nee Koeck) Roeber. He attended local schools, graduating from Tulare High School with the Class of 1985. He then went on to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, earning a degree in electrical engineering.
After graduating from college, he worked for a small company in South Dakota for a short time before moving to Iowa where he worked for Power Products. He was later transferred to Illinois.
On August 30, 1997, he was united in marriage to Mary J. Koster in Morrison, IL. They made their home in Illinois, living in Woodstock where their children were born. In 2010 the family moved to West Bend and he started working at what is now Hubbell Acme Inc. in Milwaukee.
He was a very active member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Parish where he volunteered as a scout leader for the Boy Scouts Troop 796, and was a member of the Fr. Casper Rehrl Council #1964 Knights of Columbus in West Bend.
Survivors include his wife Mary; 4 children, Rachel Marie, Johnathon Edward, Marianne Louise and April Rose; mother Marion Roeber of Redfield, SD; 9 brothers and sisters, Robert of Redfield, SD, Barb (Jack) Belkham of Sioux Falls, SD, Brenda (Richard) O'Brien of Valley City, ND, Cindy (Danny) Thomas of Tulare, SD, Brian (Karen) of Apple Valley, CA, Jeff (Robbin) of Fargo, ND, Mary (Darin) Binger of Tulare, SD, Julie (Rick) Olthoff of Wahpeton, ND and Jennifer (Scott) Burrows of Brandon, MN; 4 brothers-in-law, Leroy Koster of Bolingbrook, IL, Erwin (Brenda) Koster of Punta Gorda, FL, Martin (Becky) Koster of Morrison, IL and Charlie (Danelle) Koster of Abington, MD; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, John and 1 brother-in-law, Fred Koster.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Private burial will be held. The family will greet relatives and friends during a period of visitation at church on Friday from 2:30 until 6:00 p.m. There will be a Knights of Columbus prayer service to honor their Brother Knight at 2:30 p.m. Friday at St. Frances Cabrini Church and Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Honor Guard Sentinels will stand post throughout the visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials for the Roeber Family Support Fund, c/o Horicon Bank, 1535 W Paradise Dr., P O Box 455, West Bend, WI 53095, 262-334-3040, are appreciated.
The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family. On-line guestbook and condolences available at www.schmidtfuneralhome.com.
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Sandra Berumen
April 8, 2019
What an amazing person! I am grateful to have had the privilege of knowing him.
With condolence
Georgina Almazan
April 2, 2019
My condolences to Mike's family (just found out about this unfortunate event) I used to call him Uncle Mike, as well I had the pleasure to work with him for several years, there are no words to express how sorry I am for his loss. Respectful, kind and always willing to help others. Each conversation you could feel the love he had for his family (wife, childrens) boyscouts stories that I will remember always. Rest in peace uncle Mike, thanks for everything.
Jorge Luna
April 2, 2019
Very sorry to hear about Mikes loss. I was honored by working with him on several projects in Mexico where he was well respected for his kind personality and respectful behaivor to others
Chris Hildebrandt
March 27, 2019
Very sorry for yours and the communitys loss. I had the pleasure to work with Mike over the last few years as he played a key role within Acme. He will be missed in so many ways. I wish the family strength during this unthinkable time and know that he would want all of you to enjoy life to its fullest. God bless you all
Larin Bunde
March 24, 2019
Knew Mike in college.Very saddened to learn of his passing. My condolences to his family. Extremely smart and kind guy.
Mike and Dawn Betten
March 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
AC
March 22, 2019
Gone too soon but never forgotten. Please find peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who fall asleep in death are precious in his eyes. (Psalm 116:15)
Mariel Treviño
March 22, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family.
Miguel you were a great person
En tus manos, Señor, encomiendo su espiritu. Amen
Shawn and Sandra Whalen
March 22, 2019
Mike was a great friend we met during our college days and he will be greatly missed. Our condolences to your family. Mike will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Andres Gutierrez
March 22, 2019
My thoughts are with his family and I want them to find comfort in the face of unfortunate loss, Miguel was an excellent person always willing to help no matter how busy he was and if he performed well at work I have no doubt that personally his family was always priority.
Ron Marth
March 22, 2019
Mike was a great friend and co-worker. My condolences to you and your family.
Israel Hernandez
March 22, 2019
Miguel as we called him here in Mexico, was a kind and great person. He was always willing to help you. He was a great friend, co-worker. father and husband. He would always talk to me about his family and soccer. My condolences and prayers to the family, we are going to miss him.
Emma Perez
March 22, 2019
My condolences to all family of Mike, I had the pleasure to work with him in Actuant now Hubbell Acme, and I was a greatful opportunity to share my job time with an excellent person.
Michael and Michele Skurek
March 22, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God keep all of you in his loving arms during this difficult time.
Esther Oduro
March 22, 2019
Mary
My deepest condolence to you and the family.
Mike was my coworker. He was so humble, and very hardworking. He will surely be missed!
Be strong! Take courage! For the Lord is with you and His Light and Love will show you and the children how to move on from here!
Please know that while God will put on you more than you can handle, He will not put on you more than HE can handle. Some assurance we get from God's word in Romans 8:31-39.
May the vacuum that Mike has left be filled with Gods PEACE.
Please stay strong, and God be with you!
Miche'le Gramigna
March 22, 2019
Mike was a kind and gentle man. Always giving! He will be missed by many. I had the pleasure of working with him at Actown. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Alan Zimmerman
March 21, 2019
Michael is one of the most amazing men I have ever known. He went about his work with a confidence and competence that set the bar very high for his peers. Completely humble in all his many achievements. His Christian faith was lived with a passion for service in his church and his community and so very evident in his caring for all those around him. His love for his family was his highest priority. He will be missed by all that had the great privilege to know him. This world will be a lesser place without him. My heart goes out to his family and hope they can find some comfort in the scripture from Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." To Mary and his children, please accept my heartfelt condolences. May God Bless you and keep you.
Mark and Nikki Cieslak
March 21, 2019
Mike Roeber / "Mr. Roeber" was the best neighbor ever; he and his whole family. Mike and his family were always smiling, laughing, and willing to lend a hand. Mike and Mary worked together to teach their kids to be kind and understanding through their example. Mike was very involved in the church, and always on-the-go with the kids. He was a hands-on dad who was there coaching his kids and being present. The kids were always around him because he was such a great dad. Mark and I agree that Mike is one of the best people we have ever met. Always giving, volunteering, demonstrating patience and his Catholic faith on a daily basis. God Bless Mike and the whole family; our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our kids are praying for you all as well, and we all are thankful for so many memories of great times with your family when you all lived in Woodstock.
Sal Marruffo
March 21, 2019
We are very sorry for your loss, Mike was a good friend, good co-worker, good listener, he was just a great person. We are going to miss him a lot. Our condolences to you and the your children.
Karen Burkett
March 21, 2019
I had the privilege of teaching Michael when I first started my career. He was kind and caring teenager. I had not seen Michael in year and we reconnected through Facebook. I can tell by his posts that he was a loving husband and father and a devoted Christian. My heartfelt prayers go out to Michael s wife , children and entire extended family during this difficult time. So proud to have known you, Michael.
Craig and Sally Gray
March 21, 2019
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terrt Sell
March 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeffrey Sullivan
March 20, 2019
Mary and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of a wonderful husband and father! I am very sad to have lost Mike, whom I have come to know over several years in our Friday night study group. I am sure that he would want you to carry on strong, in the legacy he leaves behind. Wishing you healing and peace.
Chris Johnson
March 20, 2019
I will forever cherish his kind heart and all he did for his family. I will never forget when he was staying at our home in Omaha, and he and Jeff were playing pool with family members and beating them! They didn't think those farm boys knew how to shoot pool. It was a priceless moment. Tell the family in heaven hello. You will truly be missed! ❤
March 20, 2019
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY
Darcy Harford
March 20, 2019
So sorry for ur loss. May God give u strength in the days ahead. Thinking and praying for the Roeber Family.
Marty Guarino
March 20, 2019
Although I never officially met you, I observed Mary in the choir at Cabrini. You both brought your children to church and the love you all have for each other is apparent. May God hold your family in a special way through this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Brett & Susan Binger
March 20, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Brandon
March 20, 2019
Dear Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Stimes
March 20, 2019
Mike was a kind, gentle, caring individual. He was soft spoken and wise beyond his years. His pleasant spirit was refreshing and uplifting; I never saw him have a bad day. His love for his family was ever apparent and his faith a prominent cornerstone of who he was. He left all of us with an indelible print on our hearts. My prayers are with the entire family now and in the days ahead.
Rudy Barnes
March 20, 2019
Got to know Michael through our employment with Acme Electric/Hubbell. Always considered him a good friend and a great person. We got to meet in person both in Lumberton and Menomonee Falls on several occasions. I am praying God's grace and peace for his family.
March 19, 2019
Michael, we will miss you forever. We know that you are in the comforting arms of Jesus in heaven. We love you.
Brian and Cindy Boyd
Rusty, Jenn and Tristan Herr
March 19, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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