Roger A. VanDoren Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

At the age of 89, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Roger was born on February 5, 1927 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of Raymond W. VanDoren and Josephine I. Campbell. On August 7, 1948 in Milan, MI he married Dorothy Curd who survives him. Roger served in the Marines from 1944 to 1947 seeing combat action in the battle of Okinawa. At the conclusion of the war, he served in the military police in Japan until the end of his tour. He was proud to serve his country and proud to serve in the Marine Corp “Semper Fi”. Roger worked for Detroit Edison as a line clearance investigator for 38 years until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of the Newberry American Legion Post #74. Roger is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy, and 4 of their children Raymond (Ruth) VanDoren of Manchester, Richard (Diane) VanDoren of Brooklyn, Jeffrey (Geraldine) VanDoren of Dexter, and Shanna Wykes of Saline; along with his grandchildren Jennifer (Luis) Duma, Roger VanDoren, Kason VanDoren, Stacey Wykes, Kyle Wykes and Dillon Wykes; great-grandchildren Ian Duma and Veida VanDoren and great-great grandchild Roman Duma. He is also survived by his sister Sandra VanDoren-Allred and daughter-in-law Julie VanDoren of Nevada. Roger was preceded in death by his son Donald K. VanDoren, son-in-law John M. Wykes, and brother-in-law Morris Allred, along with his parents Raymond and Ellen VanDoren. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Saline American Legion Post #322, 320 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service. There will be a luncheon to follow the service. Military Honors will take place under the auspices of the Washtenaw County Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in Saline at a later date. Donations in Roger’s name may be made to the Saline American Legion Post #322 or to the Newberry American Legion Post #74 and envelopes will be available at the service. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home, 301 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176. To sign Roger’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Roger A. VanDoren

February 5, 1927 - February 4, 2017