Roger J. Lenard

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Florence Lenard; son, Kevin Lenard; daughter-in-law, Tammy Lenard; siblings Tom (Dorothy) Lenard, Marjean Musser; in-laws William and Genevieve Fein; brothers-in-law Robert Fein, Kenneth Fein, and John McElwee.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Mary Jane Lenard; children Deb (Rick) Lameyer, Mark (Janine) Lenard, Michael (Jennifer) Lenard, Timothy Lenard, Susan (Rob) Gemmen, Joan (Ron) Knipping; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jere Musser; sisters-in-law Patricia McElwee, Sandra (Leonard) Gill, Patricia Fein, and Judy Fein; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Roger served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion, Byron Center Post #292, VFW Wayland Post 7581, and the Knights of Columbus-Hillards. Roger worked as a Nehi beverage distributor. He was the owner of Countryside Inn (The Tavern) in North Dorr for 20 years. Roger always enjoyed turtle trapping, hunting, fishing, a good game of cards, and a cold beverage. He will be dearly remembered for his mischievous grin and plaid shirts.

Visitation with relatives and friends will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St., Byron Center, with rosary beginning at 3:30 PM.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Visitation Church, 2459-146th Ave., Byron Center, with Fr. Alphonse Savarimuthu as celebrant. Interment is at Visitation Cemetery-North Dorr.

In memory of Roger and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wayland VFW Post 7581, American Legion Post 292, or Faith Hospice.

The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.

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