Might 16, 1946 – April 15, 2024
Roger J. Patza, 77, of Sturgeon Bay, handed away on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his household after a quick battle with most cancers. He was born Might 16, 1946, to Joseph and Glenice Patza. Roger attended Sevastopol Excessive College and graduated with the category of 1965. He married Jane Schubert on December 16, 1967.
After highschool, Roger served his nation within the U.S. Military from August 1968 – March 1970. He served in Vietnam the place he earned the Bronze Star, Air Medal, Military Commendation for Heroism, and a couple of Purple Hearts. For 37 years, he was an lively member of the American Legion, Put up #372.
Roger had labored for the UW Agriculture Analysis Station and on the household farm for a few years. He had additionally labored for Precision Machine, the Door County Freeway Division, and as a bus driver for Southern Door Faculties. He loved fishing, looking, playing, portray, dominos, and gardening. Roger was a longtime member of Salem Lutheran Church. He can be fondly remembered for his coronary heart of gold and his humorousness, which regularly included a little bit “sass”.
He’s survived by 3 youngsters, Jodi (Ryan) Wery, Jason (Andrea) Patza, and Jennifer Patza; grandchildren: Ashley (Taylor) Bley, Lexi (Ethan Delfosse) Wery, Natalie Patza, Jacob Patza, Kyle (Ashley) Ploor, Cynde (Andy) Krowas, Alex (fiancé, Jaida Gerrits) Ploor; great-grandchildren, Kolten and Harper Ploor; 2 sisters, Ann Edmunds, Terri Schiltz; in-laws: Roger and Wendy Schubert, Paul and Deb Schubert, Scott Brown, Isabel Patza, and Norma and Dale Uecker; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved canines, Zoey and Leo.
He was preceded in dying by his mother and father; spouse, Jane; 3 brothers, Ken, Invoice, and Robert; sister Sharon Adams; parents-in-law, Irene and Lawrence Schubert; different in-laws, Allan Schubert, Lois Schubert, Pat Patza, Lee Adams, Tony Jennerjohn, and Lee Edmunds.
Per Roger’s needs, a personal household service can be held at a later date. Forbes Funeral House is helping the household. On-line condolences could also be provided at forbesfuneralhome.com
Particular thanks to Brenda Melnarik on the Inexperienced Bay V.A. and Kristen at Unity Hospice for his or her great care and help.
