| Notes |
- August 6, 2011
Roger W. Proefrock
The Tonawanda News
NORTH TONAWANDA — Roger W. Proefrock, age 87, of North Tonawanda, passed away on August 6, 2011, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born February 5, 1924; his parents were the late William and Augusta Proefrock. Roger was a 1942 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, where he was active in sports and other activities. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in the South Pacific. He was stationed in New Guinea, Borneo and the Philippines. After the war he was stationed in Japan for several months before returning home. As a professional carpenter for more than 50 years, Roger built and renovated many homes in North Tonawanda and the surrounding suburbs. He liked helping families create a living environment that was functional and enjoyable.
He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church for over 35 years, where he was active in the church’s Senior and Male Choirs. He also had served as an Elder, Stewardship Chairman and on many other committees. He and his wife were past members of the Twin City Camera Club, spending many hours together photographing wherever their travels took them. Their other interests included tennis and bicycling.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jane (Gillman) Proefrock; a daughter, Ellen (Kirk) Menard; a son, Gary (Deborah) Proefrock; grandchildren, Matthew (Kimberly) Menard, Jeremy Menard and Heather Proefrock; a sister, Dorothy (late Jack) Pettit and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:30 PM; the Rev. Gregory J. Schultz will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the choirs of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com.
|
1924 - 2011 (87 years)