Roger A. Marks, 92, of Wanatah passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Lifecare Center in Valparaiso. He was born May 21, 1930 in LaPorte County to Theodore “Ted” & Marie (Grieger) Marks, graduated from Wanatah High School in 1948 and served proudly with the U.S. Army in Germany following WW II. Roger loved nothing more than being a farmer and tending the soil on the family acreage and was able to do so for over half a century.
On December 18, 1971 he married Pauline Cain who survives along with his sister-in-law, Carol Schreiber of Lowell, and 5 nieces: Pam, Cindy, Carol, Sherry, Kathy & 2 nephews: Gary & Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Barbara Yanke & Bonnie Wilhelm.
A committal service will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 11:00 am directly at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Wanatah with Pastor Terry Wellsand officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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My condolences Pauline and Carol. May he rest in eternal peace. - Michelle Cannon