Obituary & Life History
Roger E. Smolka
March 20, 1935 – March 9, 2010
South Bend – Roger Smolka, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in his residence.
Roger was born...
Roger E. Smolka
March 20, 1935 – March 9, 2010
South Bend – Roger Smolka, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in his residence.
Roger was born on March 20, 1935 in South Bend to the late Edmond and Wanda (Fisher) Smolka.
On June 3, 1966 in South Bend he married Patricia (Szczechowski) in South Bend; she survives along with their son, Bob (Mandy) Smolka of St. Petersburg, FL; two grandchildren both of FL; and by his sister, Pat Wisniewski.
Roger served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was discharged in 1962. He was a graduate of Riley High School. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and was a fan of Purdue.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:00am in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net
Cemetery Details
St. Joseph Cemetery
824 South Mayflower Road
South Bend, 46619
(574) 288-4685
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