- Roger Paul Niles, age 90, died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014, at The Heritage in Appleton.
Roger was born August 11, 1924 in Appleton, Wisconsin, a son of Vincent and Lillian (Dempsey) Niles. He was united in marriage to Lois J. Byrne on January 19, 1963. Roger was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who was especially proud of his grandsons. Roger was a high school athlete and avid golfer, and proudly and faithfully served his country during WWII in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.
Roger is lovingly survived by his children, Peter (Kelley) Niles; and Laurie Niles; four grandsons, Benjamin, Jordan, Alexander and Nicholas; brother, Jack (Barbara); and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; son, Michael; sister, Pat; and brother, Jerry.
A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2015, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. LOURDES DR., Appleton, with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. Inurnment will be in the Star of Hope Mausoleum, Appleton. Roger's family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Parkinson Disease Association (apdaparkinson.org) are appreciated.
Roger's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at ThedaCare Hospice for the support, love and care of Roger and his family during these past few months.
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1924 - 2014 (90 years)
1930 Census
