Roger Leroy Worcester was born September 11, 1939 in Bushong, Kansas; he passed away on January 29, 2020 at 80 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Marian L. (Hesse) Worcester, and his children, Colette Worcester of Metairie, LA, Justine Wolf and husband Scott of Caldwell, TX, and Dawn Day and husband Reid of Ponchatoula, LA. He is also survived by his grandson, Michael Wolf and wife Ashley of Caldwell, TX ; granddaughter, Kelli Lavine and husband Tyler of Greenville, CO ; great grandchildren Dakota, Kiera and Korben; brother Paul Worcester and his wife Pat of Portland, OR, and sister-in-law Ruby Dunlap of Twin Falls, ID, as well as many nieces, nephews, and family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira L. “Buss” Worcester and Audrey Worcester of Council Grove, KS, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Walter F. Hesse and Helen Hesse of Stuttgart, AR. He is also preceded by his sister, Patricia Smith and her husband Carol of Alta Vista, KS; brothers-in-law, Walter L. Hesse and wife Pat, Arthur Hesse and wife Mary, both of Stuttgart, AR, Francis “Les” Hesse and wife Val of New Orleans, LA, Al Dunlap of Tacoma, WA, and sister-in-law Helen Knoll of Stuttgart, AR.
Roger retired as a meat and poultry inspector for the USDA, Federal Safety and Inspection Service; he loved his family and his furry children. He enjoyed traveling, watching old programs, and playing cards. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, 821 Fourth St. Norco, LA, on Sunday, February 16, 2020 beginning at 1:30 PM. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 PM. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.HCAlexander.com.
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