Chester, New Hampshire – Raymond F. “Rusty” Roeger, Sr. 88 years died Monday December 12, 2011 at the Colonial Poplin Assisted Living Center.
Raymond was born January 3, 1923 the son of Herman and Elizabeth (Zaumseil) Roeger and he resided in Methuen for many years.
He had formerly been employed at the Raytheon, Co. in Andover as a Tester prior to his retirement.
During World War II he served his country in the United States Army prior to being honorably discharged in 1945 at wars end.
Rusty was a member of the Methuen Post 122 Legion, was very handy who loved woodworking, arts, and crafts.
Raymond was the widower of Dorothy M. (Thomas) Roeger and is survived by one daughter Susan J. and her husband Vinny Mazzaglia of Chester, NH, two sons recently widowed Raymond F., Jr. and his wife Charlene who passed away Sunday December 11, 2011, at Winchester Hospital. Survivors include his other son David J. Roeger both of Lawrence, Ma. and 5 grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Raymond was predeceased by brothers; Herbert, Frederick, and Walter Roeger and his sister Pauline Sterndale.
A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 9 o’clock in Saint Monica’s Church with entombment to follow in Saint Mary- Immaculate Conception Mausoleum.
Friends will be warmly received on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc. 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen.