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Roger Harrington Obituary
Oshkosh - Roger L. Harrington, 77, passed away on Monday, May 7 at his home after a nearly two year battle with cancer. Roger was born in Oshkosh on June 24, 1940, the second of fourteen children born to Harriet (Wiesjon) and Lewis Harrington. Roger attended Oshkosh schools and worked his entire life at Pluswood, retiring from there 10 years ago. He married Diane Stiller on February 22, 1964 in Oshkosh. Roger enjoyed playing cribbage with friends and family, watching the Brewers and Packers games, and adored his kitty, Sassy.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, 1 brother and a half brother as well as a son, Rodney. Left to mourn his passing are Roger's beloved wife Diane, and his children Regina Harrington, Michael Harrington, and Sarah (Mickie) Schneider. He leaves behind 3 grandchildren, Justin Harrington, Adam (Lacey) Harrington, and Vanessa Mowrey, as well as 12 great grandchildren.
Roger is further survived by his sisters Patricia (Charles) Nitz, Debbie (Tom) Liebert, and Gail Lee; brothers John (Diane), George (Shirley), Gary (Arlene), Keith, Danny (Karen), Steve, and Bobby.
A celebration of Roger's life will be held on Saturday, May 12 at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon St. Oshkosh. Visitation is from 1:00 - 3:00 pm with a service at 3:00. Enter parking lot from 11th Street. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Affinity Hospice Service for the loving care they gave to Roger over the past months.
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Dan and Linda Persen
May 11, 2018
Deepest Sympathy to The Harrington Family
So very sorry for your loss
Dennis R. Patrie
May 10, 2018
I'm deeply sorry for your loss,my condolencies to the Harrington Family.
Dennis R. Patrie
May 9, 2018
David Vander Linden
May 9, 2018
The staff of the Oshkosh Area Humane Society
would like to express their condolences to Diane,
Sarah, Regina, Michael, and the entire family of Roger, on your loss.
We know that Sassy is going to miss Roger also.
We also want to thank Roger and Diane for their gifts to the Humane Society over the years.
Our sympathy to you.
The Staff of Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels
May 9, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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