Obituary for Roger Leslie Smith
Roger Leslie Smith, 69 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at his home.
He was born May 11, 1953, in Xenia, OH, the son of the late William Smith and Shirley (Lappin) Wendel. Roger attended schools in Belleville, IL, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. On October 18, 1975, he married Lauren Lange at St. Mary Lutheran Church, Kenosha, WI.
Roger worked for the Village of Pleasant Prairie Police Department as a dispatcher/office clerk for over 20 years before his retirement. He enjoyed watching old movies, fishing, building model trains and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 47 years, Lauren; his daughter, Lesley (Steve) Torkelson of Trevor, WI; sisters, Martha “Marty” (Steve) Bausano, Sandra (Peter) Lewis, and Billie Blevins; grandchildren, Sean and Lucy; several nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members.
Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to a family memorial.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
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Online Memorial Book at:
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He was born May 11, 1953, in Xenia, OH, the son of the late William Smith and Shirley (Lappin) Wendel. Roger attended schools in Belleville, IL, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. On October 18, 1975, he married Lauren Lange at St. Mary Lutheran Church, Kenosha, WI.
Roger worked for the Village of Pleasant Prairie Police Department as a dispatcher/office clerk for over 20 years before his retirement. He enjoyed watching old movies, fishing, building model trains and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 47 years, Lauren; his daughter, Lesley (Steve) Torkelson of Trevor, WI; sisters, Martha “Marty” (Steve) Bausano, Sandra (Peter) Lewis, and Billie Blevins; grandchildren, Sean and Lucy; several nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members.
Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to a family memorial.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Roger’s
Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com