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Roger passed away January 14, 2018 from complications of dementia.
He was born July 31, 1950 in Elgin, IL to the late Darold and Doris (nee Sorensen) Thomas. Roger also lived for several years in Florida and Colorado. He enjoyed cooking, gardening and fishing. He had a kind heart that had a special place for his nephew, Chris Graham and good friend, Barb Kane.
He is survived by his sisters, Judith (Charles) Stuck, and Cathy Graham; his brother, Rick Thomas; his nieces and nephews, Melissa (Chris) Thompson, Charles (Janine) Stuck III, Valerie (Bruce) Miller, Kelly (Karl) Tamai, Christopher Graham, Travis Thomas, and Dustin Thomas; his aunts, Astrid (late Jim) Rapp, and Doris Low (Bill) Christy; his uncle, Hans Sorensen; and many great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Bill Witt; his grandparents, George and Theodora Sorensen, and Dale and Mabel Thomas; his aunt, Marjorie Fernstrom; and his uncle, Larry Thomas.
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Gerald Wilhelmi
Roger and I met in the 6th Grade. After High School we drifted apart I went to College and after went to Florida where I again started hanging out with Roger and his wife Pam Doolan. We hung out quite a lot. The one thing that could be said was Roger had a kind heart and great sense of humor. He was strong but not mean, quiet with a lot of dignity. I enjoyed the time we spent together in Florida. Eventually I went on tour with a band and wasn't around much afterwards. The last time I saw Roger was at the High School Reunion. It is uncanny how some of the greatest people I know seem to proceed us.. I know Roger is in a better place.