ROGER J. MARCINKOWSKI, 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Swansea, Illinois.
Roger was born to the late August and Anna (nee Jany) Marcinkowski on October 29, 1932, in Chester, Illinois.
Roger married Ruby May Richardet on August 15, 1964, in Perryville, Missouri; she preceded him in death on August 11, 2008.
He was a surveying engineer and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chester, IL, a life member of Knights of Columbus council 3790 in Chester, IL, and a United States Army veteran.
Survivors:
4 Children:
Andrea (Don) Creekpaum Carbondale, IL
Mike (Tiffany) Marcinkowski of Lebanon, IL
Matt (Kelly) Marcinkowski Belleville, IL
Alison (Tom) Tomlinson Perryville, MO
2 Sisters:
Bertha Mae Blechle Chester, IL
Betty Rose Prost Belleville, IL
5 Grandchildren:
Noah Creekpaum, Nic Tomlinson, Samantha Tomlinson, Blake Tomlinson, Brock Tomlinson
Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents; 3 brothers, Robert Marcinkowski, Augustus "Bud" Marcinkowski, and Charles Marcinkowski; and 3 sisters, Verona Davitz, Florence Cleary, and Marie Marcinkowski
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, Chester, Illinois, Knights of Columbus council 3790 or to the Alzheimer's Association.
As a final act of kindness, Roger donated his body to Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at a later date