Roger Louis Brown, 77, of Shadyside, OH, passed away at his home on Thursday March 3, 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jean Poludniak. He leaves behind his wife, Vickie (Dye) Brown; their children, David (Tori) Brown, Heather (Greg) Hutchings, Jeremiah (Lawri) Brown, Ashley (Dustin) Smith, Whitney (Angie) Kies-Brown and Alisha (Courtney) Shreffler as well as his brother Jerry Brown and many nieces and nephews.
Roger was born on May 16, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Francis (Martin) Brown in Bellaire, OH. After his graduation from Shadyside High School in 1962, he served in Vietnam under the United States Marine Corp. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 521, Shadyside, OH. He married the love of his life Vickie on September 24, 1968. Roger was retired from Ormet.
Roger was a loving grandfather to many – Ryan (Heather) Hutchings, Gregory (Maya) Rader, Taylor (Cody) Hutchings, Kayla (Josh) Franz, Kourtney (Nate) Rader, Valerie (Domanick) Vittori-Michael, Alexandrea (Corey) Rader, Brooke Brown, Ethan Brown, Lindsay Whittaker, Oliva Brown, Kody Neal, Jourdan and Brayden Walker, Karlee and Kailyn Smith. He was also a great grandfather to Ashtin and Samantha Franz, Graycen Newton, Freya Dejesus, Aaiden Hutchings, Elara Weitzel and Ellie Moore.
Family and friends will be received on Monday March 7, 2022 from 4 PM to 8 PM and on Tuesday from 11 AM until time of service at noon at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, OH.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions for the family may be given to Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
Past Services
Visitation
Monday March 07, 2022
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Shadyside Chapel
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
Visitation
Tuesday March 08, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Shadyside Chapel
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
Service
Tuesday March 08, 2022
12:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Shadyside Chapel
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
Cemetery
Memorial
Roger was an amazing man! He will never be forgotten.
Always a smile and a wave. I – and many others – know from experience the heartache and void you are experiencing with Roger’s passing. Saying I’m sorry just doesn’t seem to say enough. Grief is the price of LOVE. All of you are in my prayers.
Vickie and Family so sorry to hear of Rogers passing we will miss talking to him and having him as a great neighbor !! Thoughts and prayers to all of you !!
I remember Roger when I was an eight year old little girl and would come to your mom’s to see your sister. He was always nice to me as was your whole family. Please know how sorry I was to hear of Rogers passing. You and your family are in my prayers Vickie.
He was so nice and friendly and a good father. I always enjoyed his company. He will be missed forever. He left a mark on all of our hearts! Will see you later Roger. Madelyn
Vickie and family, Sincere condolences to your family. Roger was always a great guy.
Now he is one of God’s Angels. R.I.P. Roger
We offer our condolences to your family at the passing of Roger. We know the pain you are feeling right now. That pain does eventually ease a little. Remember that he will always be with you in your heart.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Roger Louis Brown, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Marine Veteran, Roger Louis Brown, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Our condolences to Vickie & all the family. I will always remember his love for the Lady Tiger basketball team. He was your biggest fan, Whitney. May his memory always be a blessing.
What a Nice Man. Hugs to you all.