Roger Lee Grulke

Roger was born on October 18,1932 in Kenosha, WI to parents Herbert and Ruth (Murdoch) Grulke.

At the age of 21 he enlisted in the US Army where he was stationed at Fort Belvoir, serving in the 79th Engineering Construction Group during the Korean War.

After separation from service, Roger attended University of Illinois, Urbana earning a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.

Following graduation, he worked in his field for over 50 years. He was passionate about his work designing major hotels across the country, as well as municipal buildings, medical facilities, military structures, churches, and commercial complexes in Illinois and Texas.

The last 20 years of his practice, Roger located his firm, Roger L. Grulke Architects & Associates, in Redlands, CA. He was responsible for the designing of the Loma Linda Civic Center, medical buildings at Loma Linda Medical Center, Indian Health Services, and City of Hope.

Roger also designed multiple churches, commercial complexes, and military structures throughout Redlands and southern California.

When he wasn’t working, Roger had a passion for fly fishing, hunting, and was an accomplished watercolor artist.

Roger is survived by wife, Kimmi (Cochran), son Eric, and two daughters, Erin Shimura and Shelly McDaniel; stepdaughter Michelle Grande, brother Robert and sister Sally Naden, as well as five grandchildren. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Herbert.

Private services will be held at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.