Roger M. Lines

Roger M. Lines, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Waterford (Century Oaks) of Oshkosh. He was born on October 30, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of the late Everett and Mariam (Stoner) Lines. Roger graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana. In 1956 he married Carol Jahns, their marriage was blessed with five children. Later in life he married Neoma Winkie Christian. Roger was a salesman for Central Steel & Wire in Chicago, IL for 42 years retiring in 1996. Roger and Carol moved to Oshkosh in 1962 following an opening in the sales division for Central Steel & Wire. After he retired he became a founding member of West Pointe Bank and was a board member for 15 years. Throughout his earlier years Roger had a band called, Roger Lines and the Esquires, in which he played the trumpet. He was an avid golfer, he was very proud of his 4 holes-in-one; two were consecutive days on two different courses in Florida. Roger was a long time member and past president of Oshkosh Country Club. He enjoyed all of Wisconsins sports teams, especially being a season ticket holder with the Packers. Roger was very social; he had many long term friends. Over the years he served on many boards at Trinity Lutheran Church, he also coached basketball at Trinity School. Roger is survived by his five children: John (Cindy) Lines, Mary Busby, Jim Lines, Tom (MaryJane) Lines, Kathy (Bob) Bechard and John Christian; 11 grandchildren: Ryan Lines, Jim, Scott and Brian Busby, Trisha, Katie (Tracy) and Taylor Lines, Cypress and Elizabeth Lines, Mason Bechard and Jake the dog; and three great-grandchildren: Gavin, Caleb and Aubrey. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol, second wife, Winkie and two brothers: Ron and Bob Lines.A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Waters, 1393 Washington Ave., from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a Time of Remembrances at 6:30 pm. A memorial is being established.The Family would like to thank everyone at Century Oaks and Heartland Hospice for all their wonderful care that was given to Roger. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

The Waters



1393 Washington Ave
Oshkosh
WI
54901

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4:00 pm until 7:00 pm



The Waters

Time of Remembrance

1393 Washington Ave
Oshkosh
WI
54901

00:00.0
6:30 PM