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Roger Douglas Jenkins
Roger Douglas Jenkins
July 6, 1947 ~ January 10, 2022
Roger Douglas Jenkins, 74, of Franklin passed away in the early morning hours of January 10, 2022. Born July 6, 1947, in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of the late Emerson D. and Blanche S. (Trauger) Jenkins. On July 18, 1970, Roger married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, the former, Mary Jane Nasky. He was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. For most of his life he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier. Roger founded and served as Chairman of the Board for Grace Learning Center. He was also the secretary for the Pennsylvania State Letter Carriers Union. He had a great love of the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, trapping, and fishing on the lake with his wife. He shared his knowledge of the outdoors with others by becoming a teacher of hunter safety for the PA Game Commission. He traveled the world with his wife and enjoyed many family trips, most recently to celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary on Maui. He was very proud to have the honor of presiding over his grand daughter, Allie and her husband, Jaret's wedding. Roger was an active member and served on the church council at Grace Lutheran Church. Left to cherish his wonderful memory is his wife; his daughter, Wendy Fisher and her husband, Jaison of Boardman, OH; his grandchildren, Allie Spayd and her husband, Jaret and Krystopher Baklarz all of Boardman, OH; and his sisters, Kathleen J. White and her husband, Kevin of Columbia, MD and Virginia S. Chuly and her husband, Steve of South Park, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. Roger is preceded in death by parents.As per the family's request, there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Roger will be laid to rest in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Roger's honor to National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/donate.htm. To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardnierwarrenfh.com.
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July 6, 1947 ~ January 10, 2022
Roger Douglas Jenkins, 74, of Franklin passed away in the early morning hours of January 10, 2022. Born July 6, 1947, in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of the late Emerson D. and Blanche S. (Trauger) Jenkins. On July 18, 1970, Roger married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, the former, Mary Jane Nasky. He was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. For most of his life he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier. Roger founded and served as Chairman of the Board for Grace Learning Center. He was also the secretary for the Pennsylvania State Letter Carriers Union. He had a great love of the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, trapping, and fishing on the lake with his wife. He shared his knowledge of the outdoors with others by becoming a teacher of hunter safety for the PA Game Commission. He traveled the world with his wife and enjoyed many family trips, most recently to celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary on Maui. He was very proud to have the honor of presiding over his grand daughter, Allie and her husband, Jaret's wedding. Roger was an active member and served on the church council at Grace Lutheran Church. Left to cherish his wonderful memory is his wife; his daughter, Wendy Fisher and her husband, Jaison of Boardman, OH; his grandchildren, Allie Spayd and her husband, Jaret and Krystopher Baklarz all of Boardman, OH; and his sisters, Kathleen J. White and her husband, Kevin of Columbia, MD and Virginia S. Chuly and her husband, Steve of South Park, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. Roger is preceded in death by parents.As per the family's request, there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Roger will be laid to rest in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Roger's honor to National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/donate.htm. To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardnierwarrenfh.com.
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Oh my goodness Jane! I’m so very sorry…. ?????? Praying for you hun.
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Jane and Wendy, I am so sad and so sorry to learn of Roger’s passing. Have known you and Roger from the time Wendy sang with Sunshine Kids, and as neighbors. I have always admired the love ?? you and Roger shared, Jane, and the way you two enjoyed your family and your life together. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Barb Campagna
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So sorry. Sending prayers
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So sorry for your loss ????
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Oh my! I am so sorry for your loss. Prayer to you Jane, Wendy and family.
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He was such a sweet man! Prayers for his family
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So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing! I hope you all find peace in the days and weeks to come! ????
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Roger will always be with ever individual he met. We all should feel so blessed to have met him! May he bless and look over his loved ones. Amen
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Sending sincere sympathy and condolences to Jane , Wendy and family .
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Oh my goodness…we are deeply saddened in the news of Roger’s death. We were neighbors for years and thoroughly enjoyed all three of them. Wendy babysat Jeff and Greg. Jane and Wendy have many, many wonderful memories of travels and home celebrations. Roger was always so upbeat
and busy with projects. RIP Roger for a life well lived. Our prayers go out to the family. ???? -
Love and comfort to Jane, Wendy Fisher and the rest of your family. You have my deepest sympathies.
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So sorry to read this. My prayers go out to Mary Jane and the family.
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Prayers for your family ??
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So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.
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Jane, Wendy, Jai, Krystopher, Allie & Jaret we are deeply saddened for your loss . We love you all!
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Sending love and praying for Mr. Jenkins’ family. He will be missed by many. I, for one, will miss his outdoor antics with ladders and high places. ?????? for Jane.
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In loving memory of Roger.
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Prayers for Jane and Wendy and the rest of the family!
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In loving memory of Roger.
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Beverly and I are shocked hearing about the passing of Roger. He was a good friend and always enjoyed his conversations. RIP my friend ??
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Condolences to Jane and Wendy. This was sad news. Another great neighbor lost ??
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My heart goes out to Jane and Wendy and the rest of Roger’s family. ??????
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So sadden to hear of Rodgers passing. He was always such a nice guy who always had a smile for you. Our prayers go out to his family for your loss. He will truly be missed. Always had a good time with Jane and Rodger when our girls were cheering and we would go to the basketball games. Rest in Peace Rodger.
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Kelly and I are in shock! Jane, is there anything that we can do to support you??!! Jane Jenkins know that we are holding you and your family up in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by many. May Roger rest in peace and rise in glory and may light perpetual shine upon him.
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Sending love to Jane and family. Roger was our mail carrier for years, and my mom worked with him at Grace Learning Center. Rest In Peace!
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So sorry to hear this . Roger was our mailman for years and we enjoyed visiting with him. ????
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So sorry to read about this, Jane. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
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This is so upsetting! He was so wonderful, and so healthy!
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Sorry to hear this prayers with Jane Wendy Fisher and family
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Deepest sympathies!! Lifting the family in prayer!!??
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So sad to see this Roger my mailman for many years . RIP My Friend
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So sad. Hugs and prayers for Jane and family.
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So sorry Wendy and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sean and Wendy Eichholtz
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So sorry to hear this! Prayers for you all!
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Oh my goodness Jane Jenkins. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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So deeply saddened. What a wonderful person. Prayers lifted for this family. ????
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Jane and Wendy so sorry to hear about Rogers passing. May the wonderful years Roger filled your life provide you with the memories that will guide you through this time and the days to come.
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Very sorry to hear. Condolences and Prayers
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To the family go Roger – he was our mailman 35 years ago and he was such a nice man. It was an honor to have known him. Pam Dickey
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So sorry. Prayers to family
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Sending our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Jane, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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I remember Roger as my mailman when I was a little kid he always brought us mail and brightened our day on our block he always remember as part of Saint John’s And grace methodist church He will be missed rest in peace Roger fly away fly away thoughts and prayers to the family especially Jane If you need anything you know where to find me
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So sorry for your loss Jane, you and your family are in my prayers.
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Jane, Wendy, Kathy and Ginnie, sending prayers, hugs, and deepest sympathies to you and your families. We have so many cherished memories that will be with us always. Roger was such a blessing to everyone who knew him, he was like a big brother to Don for many years. Our treasured thoughts will remain forever. God Bless. All our love, Don and Flossie
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Sorry for your loss. RIP Roger. You were a great neighbor.
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Dear Jane and family it is with heavy heart to write this note to you. Brought me back to the times Roger and I had first met and the adventures we had together in the outdoors of Warren.Hunting,fishing,trapping,and camping together.We had texted together last week and Roger always would text me telling me of his goings on .I really enjoyed his messages . So with the upmost sympathy Roxy and I wish you peace and tranquillity in the future. He will never be forgotten. Joe Marino
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I’m sorry and will be praying for you.
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Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Walz Tire & Service Bernie & Rich
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So sorry for your loss. It was obvious the love your father had for your family and the joy he felt when we would see him across the yard. God Bless
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Jane and family I am so deeply sorry for your loss. He was such a good man and excellent board chair for Grace Learning Center.
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. God just gained another angel. Sending prayers. Mary Ann Navarro
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Wendy – we are praying for peace over your family during this very difficult time. Sending you so much love, light and prayers.
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Jane I am so very sorry to hear of Roger’s passing!! Many memories of the days you and I worked together and you shared stories of your time together!! Many thoughts and prayers to you and Wendy???
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Always a very nice person and myself and my father would catch him in the fall and in the winter ice fishing for walleye at sand and gravel. Blessings and prayers to the family.
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So sorry to hear this Jane. Our deepest sympathies and prayers of comfort for you and Wendy and your entire family.
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I’m so heartbroken. Roger was such a big part of my childhood. He would always take Wendy and I out for rides in the jeep with the top off and he would find a water hole so we could swim. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. So many prayers & hugs and so much love to Jane, Wendy and family.
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Janey our Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Roger he was a sweet and gentle man,one memory that always stands out is his jeep and the rides he gave Gary and I when we were very young. Sincere Love from Greg and Tami Duda xoxoxo
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Our hearts go out to you. He was a wonderful man who will always live on in our hearts and memories. Love, Dan, Beth, Ryan, and Julia Murray
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Jane, Wendy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. God Bless, Sharon Dimmack
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My heartfelt love & prayers to my Aunt Jane, my cousin Wendy and the entire Jenkins family/ friends. I will always treasure my time with Uncle Roger.
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Jane, Sending prayers and my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
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NALC Branch 284 gives our condolences to Jane and the family. Roger was a outstanding Union Brother and served with great honor and, he will be greatly missed.
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We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. Wishing you comfort and peace as you remember the happy times you shared… Rosalyn and Keith Miller
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger will be missed by us all.
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In loving memory of Roger. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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In memory of your grandfather, from your Taft Preschool Family.
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What a shock! Prayers for Jane & family. Roger was a special person. Someone who was very hard to say no to. Served as the Grace Learning Center for 12 years. Roger was the poster boy for positive thinking. Always smile & kind word. RIP Roger.
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Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. I am here for you and sending prayers and love to you and your family.
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Janie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have special memories of your great life together. Monica Rekiel.
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To Roger’s family, sorry to hear of his passing, he was a good man. Got to know him when he delivered mail to my father’s service station on 15th St. back in the 70’s. He would stop for a soda and a snack and we would all swap hunting stories. Dad referred to him affectionately as “Dan’l Boone.” Good memories, RIP Roger.
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Roger left us with a lot of beautiful memories. He also left us his beautiful family. Jane, few are blessed with the love and devotion you and Roger shared as high school sweethearts through 50+ years of marriage. I can’t imagine the sorrow you must be experiencing. Know that you are loved as Roger was loved. Sandy Jenkins Cook
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More than a cousin; much like a brother. Will always remember him as caring and encouraging. Our love extends to his sweet wife and family.
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Sorry for your loss, good man.
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Sending prayers for the loss of your husband and father. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
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Jane our prayers are with you in the loss of the love of your life Roger. May GOD give you the Peace that Passes all Understanding in these times. Thom and Betty Miller
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I am so sorry to hear of this wonderful man’s passing. My memories of Roger originated around the initiation of the Postal Carriers canned food drive. It was specifically his energy and leadership that made this program so very successful and his legacy of providing food for those in need …. lives on.??
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Oh my goodness Jane! I’m so very sorry…. ?????? Praying for you hun.
Jane and Wendy, I am so sad and so sorry to learn of Roger’s passing. Have known you and Roger from the time Wendy sang with Sunshine Kids, and as neighbors. I have always admired the love ?? you and Roger shared, Jane, and the way you two enjoyed your family and your life together. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Barb Campagna
So sorry. Sending prayers
So sorry for your loss ????
Oh my! I am so sorry for your loss. Prayer to you Jane, Wendy and family.
He was such a sweet man! Prayers for his family
So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing! I hope you all find peace in the days and weeks to come! ????
Roger will always be with ever individual he met. We all should feel so blessed to have met him! May he bless and look over his loved ones. Amen
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Sending sincere sympathy and condolences to Jane , Wendy and family .
Oh my goodness…we are deeply saddened in the news of Roger’s death. We were neighbors for years and thoroughly enjoyed all three of them. Wendy babysat Jeff and Greg. Jane and Wendy have many, many wonderful memories of travels and home celebrations. Roger was always so upbeat
and busy with projects. RIP Roger for a life well lived. Our prayers go out to the family. ????
Love and comfort to Jane, Wendy Fisher and the rest of your family. You have my deepest sympathies.
So sorry to read this. My prayers go out to Mary Jane and the family.
Prayers for your family ??
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.
Jane, Wendy, Jai, Krystopher, Allie & Jaret we are deeply saddened for your loss . We love you all!
Sending love and praying for Mr. Jenkins’ family. He will be missed by many. I, for one, will miss his outdoor antics with ladders and high places. ?????? for Jane.
In loving memory of Roger.
Prayers for Jane and Wendy and the rest of the family!
In loving memory of Roger.
Beverly and I are shocked hearing about the passing of Roger. He was a good friend and always enjoyed his conversations. RIP my friend ??
Condolences to Jane and Wendy. This was sad news. Another great neighbor lost ??
My heart goes out to Jane and Wendy and the rest of Roger’s family. ??????
So sadden to hear of Rodgers passing. He was always such a nice guy who always had a smile for you. Our prayers go out to his family for your loss. He will truly be missed. Always had a good time with Jane and Rodger when our girls were cheering and we would go to the basketball games. Rest in Peace Rodger.
Kelly and I are in shock! Jane, is there anything that we can do to support you??!! Jane Jenkins know that we are holding you and your family up in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by many. May Roger rest in peace and rise in glory and may light perpetual shine upon him.
Sending love to Jane and family. Roger was our mail carrier for years, and my mom worked with him at Grace Learning Center. Rest In Peace!
So sorry to hear this . Roger was our mailman for years and we enjoyed visiting with him. ????
So sorry to read about this, Jane. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
This is so upsetting! He was so wonderful, and so healthy!
Sorry to hear this prayers with Jane Wendy Fisher and family
Deepest sympathies!! Lifting the family in prayer!!??
So sad to see this Roger my mailman for many years . RIP My Friend
So sad. Hugs and prayers for Jane and family.
So sorry Wendy and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sean and Wendy Eichholtz
So sorry to hear this! Prayers for you all!
Oh my goodness Jane Jenkins. I am so very sorry for your loss.
So deeply saddened. What a wonderful person. Prayers lifted for this family. ????
Jane and Wendy so sorry to hear about Rogers passing. May the wonderful years Roger filled your life provide you with the memories that will guide you through this time and the days to come.
Very sorry to hear. Condolences and Prayers
To the family go Roger – he was our mailman 35 years ago and he was such a nice man. It was an honor to have known him. Pam Dickey
So sorry. Prayers to family
Sending our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Jane, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I remember Roger as my mailman when I was a little kid he always brought us mail and brightened our day on our block he always remember as part of Saint John’s And grace methodist church He will be missed rest in peace Roger fly away fly away thoughts and prayers to the family especially Jane If you need anything you know where to find me
So sorry for your loss Jane, you and your family are in my prayers.
Jane, Wendy, Kathy and Ginnie, sending prayers, hugs, and deepest sympathies to you and your families. We have so many cherished memories that will be with us always. Roger was such a blessing to everyone who knew him, he was like a big brother to Don for many years. Our treasured thoughts will remain forever. God Bless. All our love, Don and Flossie
Sorry for your loss. RIP Roger. You were a great neighbor.
Dear Jane and family it is with heavy heart to write this note to you. Brought me back to the times Roger and I had first met and the adventures we had together in the outdoors of Warren.Hunting,fishing,trapping,and camping together.We had texted together last week and Roger always would text me telling me of his goings on .I really enjoyed his messages . So with the upmost sympathy Roxy and I wish you peace and tranquillity in the future. He will never be forgotten. Joe Marino
I’m sorry and will be praying for you.
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Walz Tire & Service Bernie & Rich
So sorry for your loss. It was obvious the love your father had for your family and the joy he felt when we would see him across the yard. God Bless
Jane and family I am so deeply sorry for your loss. He was such a good man and excellent board chair for Grace Learning Center.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. God just gained another angel. Sending prayers. Mary Ann Navarro
Wendy – we are praying for peace over your family during this very difficult time. Sending you so much love, light and prayers.
Jane I am so very sorry to hear of Roger’s passing!! Many memories of the days you and I worked together and you shared stories of your time together!! Many thoughts and prayers to you and Wendy???
Always a very nice person and myself and my father would catch him in the fall and in the winter ice fishing for walleye at sand and gravel. Blessings and prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear this Jane. Our deepest sympathies and prayers of comfort for you and Wendy and your entire family.
I’m so heartbroken. Roger was such a big part of my childhood. He would always take Wendy and I out for rides in the jeep with the top off and he would find a water hole so we could swim. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. So many prayers & hugs and so much love to Jane, Wendy and family.
Janey our Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Roger he was a sweet and gentle man,one memory that always stands out is his jeep and the rides he gave Gary and I when we were very young. Sincere Love from Greg and Tami Duda xoxoxo
Our hearts go out to you. He was a wonderful man who will always live on in our hearts and memories. Love, Dan, Beth, Ryan, and Julia Murray
Jane, Wendy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. God Bless, Sharon Dimmack
My heartfelt love & prayers to my Aunt Jane, my cousin Wendy and the entire Jenkins family/ friends. I will always treasure my time with Uncle Roger.
Jane, Sending prayers and my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
NALC Branch 284 gives our condolences to Jane and the family. Roger was a outstanding Union Brother and served with great honor and, he will be greatly missed.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. Wishing you comfort and peace as you remember the happy times you shared… Rosalyn and Keith Miller
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger will be missed by us all.
In loving memory of Roger. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
In memory of your grandfather, from your Taft Preschool Family.
What a shock! Prayers for Jane & family. Roger was a special person. Someone who was very hard to say no to. Served as the Grace Learning Center for 12 years. Roger was the poster boy for positive thinking. Always smile & kind word. RIP Roger.
Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. I am here for you and sending prayers and love to you and your family.
Janie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have special memories of your great life together. Monica Rekiel.
To Roger’s family, sorry to hear of his passing, he was a good man. Got to know him when he delivered mail to my father’s service station on 15th St. back in the 70’s. He would stop for a soda and a snack and we would all swap hunting stories. Dad referred to him affectionately as “Dan’l Boone.” Good memories, RIP Roger.
Roger left us with a lot of beautiful memories. He also left us his beautiful family. Jane, few are blessed with the love and devotion you and Roger shared as high school sweethearts through 50+ years of marriage. I can’t imagine the sorrow you must be experiencing. Know that you are loved as Roger was loved. Sandy Jenkins Cook
More than a cousin; much like a brother. Will always remember him as caring and encouraging. Our love extends to his sweet wife and family.
Sorry for your loss, good man.
Sending prayers for the loss of your husband and father. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Jane our prayers are with you in the loss of the love of your life Roger. May GOD give you the Peace that Passes all Understanding in these times. Thom and Betty Miller
I am so sorry to hear of this wonderful man’s passing. My memories of Roger originated around the initiation of the Postal Carriers canned food drive. It was specifically his energy and leadership that made this program so very successful and his legacy of providing food for those in need …. lives on.??