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1961
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2013
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Roger Strempke Obituary
He attended Divine Redeemer Catholic School, and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1979.
He married his wife, Sandy Largent Strempke on January 16, 1982, and together they raised their four children, Sarah (Rocky) Nolan, Roger, Jr., Emily (Damian) Wallace, and Samantha (fiancé Kevin Pellow).
As a husband and father, he took the family on many wonderful camping trips. He had an amazing sense of humor and loved to play pranks on one and all. As a father, he shared his love of sports, cooking, parties, Boy Scouts, and games.
Roger enjoyed cooking, whether it was for Sunday family dinner, the Boy Scouts, Youth Ministry Pancake Breakfasts, or for the homeless at The Lord's Supper at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Roger worked in electrical sales for many years. He has worked as a financial representative for the past twenty years. He enjoyed working with small businesses to meet their needs, especially in the area of health insurance.
He has been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he has served in many ministries and encouraged his family to do the same.
As a Papa to Parker and Shaylee Nolan, Fynntan Strempke, and Damian and Elleana Wallace, he shared his love of yard work, wood work, and cooking.
Roger was an amazing husband, father, friend, Papa, business associate, and uncle.
A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2030 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. A luncheon reception will follow the Mass in the church's fellowship hall. Private inurnment will be at Fairview Cemetery of Colorado Springs.
Memorials in Roger's name may be made to UNC Track & Field Relay Club and may be made payable to the UNC Foundation with "Strempke Memorial" on the memo line; Judy Farr Center, Attention: Jenny Shoop, Campus Box 20, Greeley, Colorado 80639. Gifts can also be made online by going to the following link: https://uncfoundation.merchantsecure.com/giving/give-to-unc.asp?a=9974. Or memorials may also be made to the Lord's Supper Ministry in care of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
This is a Celebration of Life. Roger loved Notre Dame football, the Denver Broncos, and he was the #1 fan of the University of Northern Colorado Bears Track Team. Roger didn't care for the Raiders, so please don't wear black. Let's celebrate this amazing man.
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Sandy Miller
January 18, 2014
We just heard that Roger had left us. I can not tell you how sorry I am. Not only was he my friend at Blazer Electric, but he was our insurance agent for several years. We still have the insurance that he sold us. My heart goes out to you Sandy and your family. Please know how sorry we are.
George and Sandy Miller
Rob, Jacqueline & Blakeley Bennett
January 2, 2014
Sandy & Family... You have our deepest sympathies :) Roger was a great man and most importantly loved the Lord :) He will be missed, but rest assured we will rejoice again with him some day!.. The Bennetts
Carol (Stokes) and Don Piano
December 28, 2013
Sandy and Family, we're so sorry to learn of Roger's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich & Cathy Belyan
December 27, 2013
Sandy, Sarah, Emily, Sam & Bud, You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Rich and I were talking about our favorite memories of Roger like how he loved Rum cake and was such a strong supporter of Sam running track and helping the kids take care of our house when we traveled. He had a huge loving heart even though we aren't in Circle anymore or in Colorado we will still miss him.
Michelle Wood
December 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! Roger was an amazing man, and will be deeply missed. I can only imagine how many peoples lives he touched through his strength and generosity. My heart breaks for each of you. May all your memories help you through this unimaginable time! Sending you all thoughts and prayers!
December 26, 2013
Sandy and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Roger he was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love you all,
Kurt and Stephanie Ianacone
Randy Harris and Lisa Harris
December 26, 2013
Randy and I were shocked and saddened to see of the passing of Roger. Although we hadn't seen him in many years, there are many amazing memories of him and the rest of the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Pat, Jack Kennedy
December 25, 2013
Sarah I am so sorry for your family loss,he was a wonderful man, and I know how special he was to your whole family. But now he is at peace, and will live on in your happy memories .
Lori Meiners
December 25, 2013
To all the Strempke's, I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Roger many years ago and am very sorry to hear of his passing. Your family is in my prayers.
Theresa Morgan-Jump
December 25, 2013
Roger was one of the nicest people to have worked with. He always had a smile on his face and if you weren't smiling he made sure you were before he walked away. He will greatly be missed!
Kim Wilkey
December 24, 2013
Roger touched our lives in so many ways as my boss and my friend. His support and generosity will never be forgotten. He is one of the kindest, most genuine people I
have ever known and I will keep fond memories of our years together.
Kathleen Lynch Neveu
December 24, 2013
Thinking of you all with a heart full of love and sympathy, sending wishes & prayers for comfort and mercy during this difficult time. Roger was a great man and friend, but most importantly a dedicated Father and Husband...what a blessing to have him in your lives. Love from the Neveu family
Joyce Robblee
December 24, 2013
Sarah & family, very sorry for your loss of such a great man. I hope all the loving memories will get you through the holidays. Thinking of you and your family.
Melvin & Brenda Bixler
December 24, 2013
R.I.P Roger
Love,
December 24, 2013
Roger will missed very much by all that knew him. Our prayers go out to all of his family and the many friends. He was loved by so many people. We will certainly miss his smile at church on Sundays. Love to all of you. Carol & Ernie Ferguson
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