Roger M. Sathe

Roger M. Sathe, 74, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, at home.

Born Oct. 2, 1948, in Yankton, S.D., he was a son of the late Oscar and Elva (Nadeau) Sathe.

He was married to Eleanor (Morris) Sathe for 52 years.

Roger was a graduate of Yankton Senior High School, Yankton, S.D.

He was a member of St. John's Church of Auburn.

Roger had served in the Navy on the USS Fred T. Berry during the Vietnam War.

He worked at Omnova as a color matcher for 41 years.

Roger was a life member of the Auburn VFW and Auburn Fire Company. He was also a member of the Auburn Game & Fish and Landingville Fire Company.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher Sathe, Pottstown; daughter, Stephanie Aulenbach, wife of Ryan, Exeter; and newborn grandson, Hudson Charles Aulenbach. Roger is also survived by three siblings, Ronald Sathe, Iowa, Beverly Freng, Texas, and Joseph Sathe, S.D.; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Lorraine Hoopes, Alan Sathe and Joann Sergott.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Geschwindt-Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Private interment will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. At the family's request, memorial contributions may be forwarded to Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville PA 17901. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.