Otto J. Roggenbuck

Otto J. Roggenbuck, 77 of Brevort Lake, Moran passed away Thursday, October 17 at EUP Hospice House in the Soo. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie on July 8,1936. His parents were Aloysius J. and Marie (Pechta) Roggenbuck. He graduated from LaSalle High School and held a Master Degree in Chemistry and a Minor in Math from Central Michigan University.. He taught college Chemistry at Delta College in Bay City for 2 years and returned to Brevort Lake and taught at Tahquamenon Area Schools in Newberry for 30 years, Physics and Chemistry and some German Language driving from Brevort Lak e to Newberry every day.. He was a very active member of Brevort Townhip community, serving as Township Supervisor and Assessor for 18 years; and served on the Brevort Township Fire Department many years. He is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. After retirement for the past 15 years he has been a dedicated woodworker, making furniture of all kinds, and made the beautiful Altar and Ambo for St.Ignatius Church in St.Ignace with the help of Fr. Al Mott. The Altar was dedicated by Bishop Sample at a special ceremony He served in the National Guard for 6 years. He loved classical music, and was a collector of a vast amout of recordings and sheet music of classical music. He attended the Detroit Symphony once a year, and knew theauthors and movements of much of the music. He owned an antique Victrola, which played many of his 78 and 33 recordings. On August 8,1970 he married Nancy Rivers at Immaculate Conception Church, and she survives. Also 2 daughters, Nicole (Matthew) Hammond, of Owosso; and Michelle Harris of Grand Rapids. 2 sisters, Mary Therese Roggenbuck of LaCrosse, WI; and Noelle Roggenbuck of East Lansing; and a special grandson, Tyler Hammond. He was preceeded in death by his parents. Friends may call at Immaculate Conception Church in Moran on Wednesday, October 23 from 10 until 11 am when Mass of Christian Bural will be held with Fr. Pawel Mecwel officiating, Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The Brevort Township Firemen will serve as honor guard. Pallbearers will be Ken Gillmore; Jim Fenlon; Stete Spoors; Matt Hammond; Boyd Bigger; and Bob Bosman Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the EUP with envelopes available from Dodson Funeral Home who assisted the family with arrangements.

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Otto J. Roggenbuck

October 17, 2013