Kent W. Roehr

Roehr, Kent W.
Combined Locks

Age 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Mary (Detko) Roehr. He was a 1956 graduate of Rufus King High School in Milwaukee. Four years later on June 11, 1960 he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Ann Rosenquist and the couple just celebrated 48 wonderful years of marriage. After high school Kent received his Bachelors Degree from UW Platteville, and received his Masters Degree from Santa Clara University in California. He was employed by New Berlin West High School from 1963 to 1990 as a Math Teacher. Kent was a long-time member of Bethel Hill United Methodist Church in New Berlin prior to moving to Combined Locks, where he joined Peace United Methodist Church. He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan, and enjoyed playing Bridge, Chess, yard work, and playing tennis.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Jean; his daughters: Beth (Chuck) Sauder, Appleton; Sue Laughrin, De Pere; Patty (H.J.) Michels, Bloomington, IL; his 7 grandchildren: Lauren, Thomas, Mason, and Mitchell Sauder; Michaela Laughrin; Christopher and Jessica Michels, his brother: Ron Roehr, Cincinnati, OH; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law: Mike Laughrin; and 2 brothers: Jack Roehr and Bob Niemann.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Peace United Methodist Church (2300 Wisconsin Avenue, Kaukauna) with Reverend Tim Albrecht officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at church. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.