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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era, before he was honorably discharged on January 4, 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roger was united in marriage to Linda L. Schug on March 28, 1959, in Adams County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He graduated from Geneva High School Class of 1954. After graduation he went to IUPU and completed an Apprentice Program in Electrical Technology. He attended Decatur Church of God. He was a member of the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years serving part of that time as Assistant Fire Chief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roger was employed at Franklin Electric in Bluffton for 37 years before retiring in 2000. After retirement he was employed part-time at Zurcher Tire for twelve years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Linda L. Call of Monroe, Indiana; son, Dennis (Julie) Call of Decatur, Indiana; son, Douglas (Beth) Call of Fremont, Indiana; daughter, Jennifer (Jeff) Blackburn of Monroe, Indiana; sister, Carol (Larry) Hornaday of Mesa, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Jonathan (Hillary) Call, Kayli (Doug) Roop, Logan (Cassie) Call, Jace Blackburn, Jenae (Chandler) Okey, Jantz Blackburn, Lance (Rachel) Call and Conner Call; seven great-grandchildren, Jackson Call, Marlowe Roop, Blake Ann and Lincoln Call, Nora and Reece Okey, Owen Fogarty and three on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Call as an infant; three brothers, Don, Harold, and Robert Call; and one sister, Mary Tonnelier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Troy Green officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Family and friends will be received two hours prior to the service from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard after the funeral service on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preferred memorials are to Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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