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ROGER SHINGLEDECKER Obituary

Roger Alan Shingledecker Roger Alan Shingledecker came into this world on February 26, 1929 in Mishawaka, IN and passed away at home with family and friends peacefully on May 6, 2009. He is survived by the love of his life, Rita (Blanchfield), of 58 years; their children Karen (Roy) Marchesini and Mark (Cyndee) Shingledecker; and five grandchildren. Preceding his death were his parents Owen and Mildred, and brother Owen. He is survived by his siblings Frances, Annabelle, and Loren. A rosary will be recited at 12:30 and the funeral mass will follow at 1:00 at St. Ann's Catholic church on Monday, May 11, 2009. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Ann's Catholic church. Viewing will be held today 10:00 to 3:00 at Piper-Morley-Mellinger Funeral Home. For condolences, go to www.pipermorleymellingerfh.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 9, 2009.

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Rose Sipes

May 11, 2009

Rita,sorry to hear of your husband passing,you will be in my prayers.On Monday May 4 my brother in-law pass away he was 46 and we will be at his service Tuesday.Rose Sipes

Sunny Palmer

May 10, 2009

Rita, we are so sorry to read about Roger's passing. We can not attend the funeral on Monday, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peggy Eveleth is out of town, but I'm trying to get a hold of her to let her know. Sunny Palmer

Christine (Swanson) Purdue

May 9, 2009

Mrs Shingledecker, Karen and Mark: My mother faxed me your husband's obituary. I live in Hawaii now so she always faxes me important things as this. I send you my love and prayers at this time. I am so sorry for his passing. i do have so many memories of when you used to babysit me. The last time I saw you and your husband was at some Casino on the tide flats. I do not remember when this was and why we were even there! I am sure your children will be a great strength for you now. How nice you have so many grandchildren. I have lived in Hawaii for 8 years now. My mother Doris is doing well. She has a boyfreind and lives with him in Lacey. She visits me here during the winter and I go to Tacoma to see her in the summer. Take care and God Bless, Christine (Swanson) Purdue

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