William H. Roe Sr.
March 29, 1946 – January 20, 2018
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Dr. William H. Roe Sr., known as Bill to family and friends, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, eight days after turning 100 years old! His birthday, January 12, was celebrated with a dinner party this past week in Sun City Center, Florida, with 35 members of his family and loved ones. For 11 years, he resided permanently at the Freedom Plaza complex.
His birth was in Nashville, Michigan, on January 12, 1918, reportedly during one of the worst blizzards that Michigan had ever experienced. His father, Vidian Roe, had to put on snowshoes to go help the mid-wife come to their home to attend to Bill’s birth. His father wanted to name him “Blizzard,” however, his mother, Lela, would not hear of it.
Married June 20, 1942, to Viola Rachel Johnson in Lakeland, Florida, they had just four weeks together before he took off with the 98th Bomb Group, 345th squadron, on a secret mission. His 10-man crew flew a Consolidated B-24 Liberator, called the “Lil Deicer,” that was a strategic bomber during World War II. Leaving Lakeland, Florida, they flew across the Pacific, to join American and British forces in Cairo, Egypt. Bill, a navigator of his crew, retired 20 years later from the U.S. Air Force as a full-bird Colonel.
For over 64 years, his wife Vi, was by his side — a true partner as they worked, played and traveled together to support their dreams and goals. Also, by his side were his dogs –— first an Irish setter, then several English setters — great companions and awesome hunters. Many delicious pheasant and partridge dinners were enjoyed over the years.
Bill graduated from Nashville High School lettering in football and basketball. Entering college, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Western Michigan College, his Master’s Degree and Doctorate of Education degree at the University of Michigan. His earlier career years were spent working as an Assistant Superintendent at the Department of Education for the State of Michigan, then as full professor in the College of Education at Michigan State College, and finally Dean of Education at the University of Connecticut. He worked hard and played hard. His motto to his family was “plan your work and work your plan,” while he quipped and tap danced throughout his life.
While he was providing for his family and working in the Lansing area, his love of the outdoors drew him to northern Michigan on weekends in the early 1950s. It was here in Lake City where the family purchased a lot for a cottage on Lake Missaukee as well as acreage for growing Christmas trees. The farmland turned into a hobby and playground for hunting, fishing and enjoying the natural habitat of wildlife. Lake City was his permanent home after retirement as he continued to be a leader — Rotary, Missaukee County Conservation, Michigan Christmas Tree Association, Missaukee Golf Club, to name a few.
He was preceded in death by his wife Viola and his brother and sister, Vidian Roe and Jean Roe Barton. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy Roe Ingram (George) of Lake City, one son Renny, William H. Roe, Jr. (Becky) of Falmouth, Michigan/Connecticut; four grandchildren, Mary J. Fuhrman (Jeff) of Lansing, Kelli J. Robb (John) of Traverse City, Dan L. Robinson (Kristie) of Houston, Texas and Kenneth B. Roe (Michele) of Wallington, Conn.; nine great-grandchildren — Garrett and Haley Fuhrman, Casey and Riley Fedewa, Blake, Brody, Brynn Robinson and Lucas, Emma Roe; several nieces and nephews to include Linda Roe Schultz (Clif) of Grayling, Fergus Roe Barton (Katie) of Cadillac, the Rupert clan, the Johnson clan, Steve Roe (Martha) of Bradenton, Fla.; and special friend Eileen West of Wimauma, Fla.
For years, Bill and Vi lived in Lake City in the spring/summer and in Sun City Center in the fall/winter. For the past 11 years, after Vi passed, he resided full time in Sun City Center, Florida, at the Freedom Plaza independent living complex and for the last two years, in the Homewood assisted living facility. As each family member raises a glass for Bill, we still hear him saying, “getting old is not for sissies,” however, he did live with dignity and grace, to be a centenarian!
Burial will take place Saturday, January 27, 2018, in the Lake City Cemetery and a celebration of life memorial tribute in Bill Roe’s honor will be given in late June at the St. John Lutheran Church in Lake City and will be announced at a later date.
An online obituary may be viewed and condolences offered by visiting <a href="http://www.youngfuneral.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.youngfuneral.com</a>.
<h3><strong><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/01/obitDetweiler.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20225" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/01/obitDetweiler.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="267" /></a>Dr. Edwin Detweiler Jr.</strong></h3>
A celebration of life for Dr. Edwin “Tex” Detweiler Jr. 71, of Apollo Beach, will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd. E., in Sun City Center.
Dr. Detweiler passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2018. He was born in Pasadena, Texas, on March 29, 1946, and was a dedicated physician, husband, father and grandfather. He and his family moved to Apollo Beach from Cedars, Pennsylvania, in 1995.
He is survived by his loving wife Susan Dickenshied Detweiler, sons Dr. Edwin “Boomer” Detweiler III and Richard Travis Detweiler, daughter-in-law Amy Dupree Detweiler, and grandchildren Tanner and Taylor. In addition to his immediate family, he also is survived by siblings Ann Fogel, Mary Jo Schulze, Dr. Thomas C. Detweiler and Dr. Robert Detweiler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. John the Divine Building Fund or to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive MBC-FOUND, Tampa, FL 33612. An online “Life Tributes” page is also available to sign at <a href="http://www.zipperersfunderalhome.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.zipperersfunderalhome.com</a>.
Dr. William H. Roe Sr., known as Bill to family and friends, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, eight days after turning 100 years old! His birthday, January 12, was celebrated with a dinner party this past week in Sun City Center, Florida, with 35 members of his family and loved ones. For 11 years, he resided permanently at the Freedom Plaza complex.
His birth was in Nashville, Michigan, on January 12, 1918, reportedly during one of the worst blizzards that Michigan had ever experienced. His father, Vidian Roe, had to put on snowshoes to go help the mid-wife come to their home to attend to Bill’s birth. His father wanted to name him “Blizzard,” however, his mother, Lela, would not hear of it.
Married June 20, 1942, to Viola Rachel Johnson in Lakeland, Florida, they had just four weeks together before he took off with the 98th Bomb Group, 345th squadron, on a secret mission. His 10-man crew flew a Consolidated B-24 Liberator, called the “Lil Deicer,” that was a strategic bomber during World War II. Leaving Lakeland, Florida, they flew across the Pacific, to join American and British forces in Cairo, Egypt. Bill, a navigator of his crew, retired 20 years later from the U.S. Air Force as a full-bird Colonel.
For over 64 years, his wife Vi, was by his side — a true partner as they worked, played and traveled together to support their dreams and goals. Also, by his side were his dogs –— first an Irish setter, then several English setters — great companions and awesome hunters. Many delicious pheasant and partridge dinners were enjoyed over the years.
Bill graduated from Nashville High School lettering in football and basketball. Entering college, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Western Michigan College, his Master’s Degree and Doctorate of Education degree at the University of Michigan. His earlier career years were spent working as an Assistant Superintendent at the Department of Education for the State of Michigan, then as full professor in the College of Education at Michigan State College, and finally Dean of Education at the University of Connecticut. He worked hard and played hard. His motto to his family was “plan your work and work your plan,” while he quipped and tap danced throughout his life.
While he was providing for his family and working in the Lansing area, his love of the outdoors drew him to northern Michigan on weekends in the early 1950s. It was here in Lake City where the family purchased a lot for a cottage on Lake Missaukee as well as acreage for growing Christmas trees. The farmland turned into a hobby and playground for hunting, fishing and enjoying the natural habitat of wildlife. Lake City was his permanent home after retirement as he continued to be a leader — Rotary, Missaukee County Conservation, Michigan Christmas Tree Association, Missaukee Golf Club, to name a few.
He was preceded in death by his wife Viola and his brother and sister, Vidian Roe and Jean Roe Barton. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy Roe Ingram (George) of Lake City, one son Renny, William H. Roe, Jr. (Becky) of Falmouth, Michigan/Connecticut; four grandchildren, Mary J. Fuhrman (Jeff) of Lansing, Kelli J. Robb (John) of Traverse City, Dan L. Robinson (Kristie) of Houston, Texas and Kenneth B. Roe (Michele) of Wallington, Conn.; nine great-grandchildren — Garrett and Haley Fuhrman, Casey and Riley Fedewa, Blake, Brody, Brynn Robinson and Lucas, Emma Roe; several nieces and nephews to include Linda Roe Schultz (Clif) of Grayling, Fergus Roe Barton (Katie) of Cadillac, the Rupert clan, the Johnson clan, Steve Roe (Martha) of Bradenton, Fla.; and special friend Eileen West of Wimauma, Fla.
For years, Bill and Vi lived in Lake City in the spring/summer and in Sun City Center in the fall/winter. For the past 11 years, after Vi passed, he resided full time in Sun City Center, Florida, at the Freedom Plaza independent living complex and for the last two years, in the Homewood assisted living facility. As each family member raises a glass for Bill, we still hear him saying, “getting old is not for sissies,” however, he did live with dignity and grace, to be a centenarian!
Burial will take place Saturday, January 27, 2018, in the Lake City Cemetery and a celebration of life memorial tribute in Bill Roe’s honor will be given in late June at the St. John Lutheran Church in Lake City and will be announced at a later date.
An online obituary may be viewed and condolences offered by visiting <a href="http://www.youngfuneral.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.youngfuneral.com</a>.
<h3><strong><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/01/obitDetweiler.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20225" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/01/obitDetweiler.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="267" /></a>Dr. Edwin Detweiler Jr.</strong></h3>
A celebration of life for Dr. Edwin “Tex” Detweiler Jr. 71, of Apollo Beach, will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd. E., in Sun City Center.
Dr. Detweiler passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2018. He was born in Pasadena, Texas, on March 29, 1946, and was a dedicated physician, husband, father and grandfather. He and his family moved to Apollo Beach from Cedars, Pennsylvania, in 1995.
He is survived by his loving wife Susan Dickenshied Detweiler, sons Dr. Edwin “Boomer” Detweiler III and Richard Travis Detweiler, daughter-in-law Amy Dupree Detweiler, and grandchildren Tanner and Taylor. In addition to his immediate family, he also is survived by siblings Ann Fogel, Mary Jo Schulze, Dr. Thomas C. Detweiler and Dr. Robert Detweiler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. John the Divine Building Fund or to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive MBC-FOUND, Tampa, FL 33612. An online “Life Tributes” page is also available to sign at <a href="http://www.zipperersfunderalhome.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.zipperersfunderalhome.com</a>.