Roger W. Mallette

Mallette, Roger W. who was the founder of Retro/ Micro Beer Jerseys, LLC of Portland, Oregon, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, from head injuries sustained in a fall. He was 48 years old and resided in Portland, OR. Mr. Mallette was born in Chicago, IL, on September 1, 1964. His family moved to St. Louis in 1969. He attended CBC High School and was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. Mr. Mallette was proud of his service in the US Navy from January 1985 to December 1988, when he received an honorable discharge. Upon returning from the service, he received his undergraduate and master's degrees from Webster University. Mr. Mallette was perhaps most proud of being the founder of Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys which operated from Seattle, Chicago and Portland. Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys, formerly known as Retro Image Apparel, was considered by many in the cycling industry to be among the preeminent cycling jersey designers and producers. Mr. Mallette was an avid cyclist. The company later branched out into the production of microbrewery tee shirts. Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys earned the coveted Cycle Jersey of the Month award in Bicycling Magazine a record 5 times in 2007, 2009 and 2010. The company's product designs have also been featured or received recognition in Fast Company, Boing Boing, Penthouse, Forbes, The Washingtonian, All About Beer, Draft, and Road Bike Action magazines, among several others. Mr. Mallette also was instrumental in establishing a Bikes for Vets program at the VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. Retro donated bicycle locks, helmets and other accessories and solicited the donation of bicycles from several bicycle shops. The bikes are available for the use of veterans receiving inpatient and outpatient services. He was the cherished son of the late Warren D. and Jeroma Mallette. He was the beloved brother of Michele Mallette Sherman (James), Nicole Mallette Giesler (Richard), Jerren Auble and Mark Mallette (Christine). He loved his best canine pal, Ike. He was also the dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Services: A celebration of Mr. Mallette's life will be held at The Church of St. Michael & St. George at 1 pm, on Saturday, January 12, 2013, in the Great Hall, 6345 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in Mr. Mallette's memory to Boys and Girls Club of Portland Metropolitan Area; Attention Blazers Club, P.O. Box 820127, Portland, Oregon 97822. For donations online, please go to the donate tab designate the gift as for the Blazers Club at http://www.bgcportland.org/