Roger C. Raguse, 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1937, in Shawano to the late Emil and Esther (Priem) Raguse. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen (Boland) Raguse, on Nov. 3, 2012. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Raquel Raguse, of Spring Lake, Mich.; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and James Rohrer, of Conover, Ohio; and grandchildren, Michael Rohrer of Fort Hood, Texas, Matthew Rohrer, of Lima, Ohio, Sophia Raguse of Spring Lake, Mich., and Zachary Raguse, of Spring Lake, Mich. In addition to his parents and his wife, Roger was preceded in death by his brother, Casper Raguse. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Troy, and Troy Kiwanis Club, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Roger was a research scientist for Kimberly Clark and Arc Abrasives, both in Troy. He was also the owner and operator of Honeycreek Grocery Store in New Carlisle, Ohio. Roger loved golfing, the outdoors and his grandchildren. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Ric Barnes officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, with VFW Memorial Honor Guard services at the graveside. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to H ospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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