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Larry Roggatz Obituary

Roggatz, Larry R. Age 76 of LaValle formerly of Chicago passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the University Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 18, 1934 in Chicago the son of Lawrence F. and Dorothy (Baker) Roggatz. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was married to his high school sweet heart, Joan Buenger in Chicago on May 24, 1958. He was a Captain of the Chicago Fire Dept. on Engine 124 and retired in 1995. Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed traveling with his family and being the coordinator of the family trips. He was the former President of the Lake Redstone Property Association, a member of the American Legion Post in LaValle. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and a fan of the White Sox, any team that played the Cubs and a Bears Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Robert. He is survived by his wife: Joan of LaValle. His Children: Karyn (Greg) Ness; Caryl (Ed) King and Kristine (Vernon) Shaulis. Grandchildren: Kathryn, Jillian and Anna Ness, Robert, Kristen and Lauren King, David, and Steven Shaulis. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 26th from 4-8 P.M. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg, WI and again on Friday, May 27th from 3-9 at Olson, Burke/Sullivan Funeral and Cremation Center, 6471 N. Northwest Hwy (1 blk N. of Devon) Chicago, IL 60631. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 28th at 11:00 A.M. in Olson Burke- Sullivan Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 25, 2011.

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Maria Raspanti

June 13, 2011

Dear Joan, Karyn, Caryl and Kris,
I just learned of Larry's passing late last week. I am truely saddened by his passing. I will never forget him nor our Days of Bowling at Edison Park Bowl! He was truely one of a kind and one of the Best people I have ever met. I think the world of you and your entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

June 6, 2011

Joan and family
I am so sorry for your loss...I remember you and Larry from KP (1953) Hope the White Sox win this year for him..

Pat Siuntres (O'Donnell)

June 5, 2011

Dear Joan & family...
I was very sorry to learn of Larry's passing. May your fond memories sustain you. Thinking of you and sending you my sincerest sympathy at this most difficult time.
Grace Kayser & family

Robert Kayser

June 5, 2011

Joan and family, I was sorry to learn of Larry's passing. My thoughts are with you all.

May 29, 2011

Joan and family: You have our deepest sympathy. We were very fortunate to have met you thru my brother Ger and Barb. We always had a great time when you were around and Larry was always the life of the party. Remember the great vacation we all took to Disney? I know he will be missed. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Marge and Mike DeBeau

May 28, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Roggatz Family. I worked with Larry for many years at E110. Him and I being the only White Sox fans on the shift made us get along famously.He will be missed.

Neal Milott

May 27, 2011

We offer our condolences and prayers to the Roggatz family at this time of loss. I have very fond memories of Larry as a good, cheerful neighbor. I am also remembering Bobby at this time. May they rest in peace.

Bob and Luci Hagarty, Laguna, New Mexico

May 27, 2011

My condolences to the family of Larry, may he rest in peace.

Bob Johson (the other end KP'1951)

Dave Twombly

May 27, 2011

I did not know Larry but my sympathies to you and your family on your loss. I have to tell you that I never laughed at an obituary until I read Mr. Roggatz'. I too am a Chicago White Sox fan and use the same line when describing my favorite teams. "And any team that plays the Cubs" I mean no disrespect but this brought a chuckle from me and my friends at work. He must have been a great guy! Sorry for your loss and god bless him. Now he can meet Shoeless Joe.

Dick Groves

May 26, 2011

Dear Joan, Karyn, Caryl, Kristine and families, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Larry will be dearly missed by all of us. With our deepest sympathy and love, Dick and Gerry Groves

Fred Fredriksen

May 26, 2011

Dear Joan and Family, so sorry to hear of Larry's death, please except my sympathy and those of the Rogues SAC.

Fred Fredriksen (KP 1953)
Arlington Heights, IL

Jim Sheridan

May 26, 2011

Dear Joan and family,
You have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers. Larry was a great guy and will always be fondly remembered .

May 26, 2011

Caryl and Ed: So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Joan and your whole family. Mary, Mark, Kaitlyn and Ali Fedorak

May 25, 2011

Dear Joan and family -
So sorry to learn of Larry's death. Have wonderful memories of the Roggatz family. Our prayers are with you,

The Hagarty family: Brendan & Marie; Brendan Sr., Mary, Fran, Bob, Jim & Pat.

ROBERT & NAILE HOEHN

May 25, 2011

Dear Joan & family with our deepest sympathy to you & your family at this difficult time our thoughts & prayers are with you. BOB & NAILE HOEHN

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