He was born September 28, 1937 to Robert Paul and Helen (Hoppe) Roegge. He married Dixie Lee Kennedy on May 21, 1966. He was proceeded in death by his parents.
Fred grew up in Arenzville & Beardstown, IL and after graduating from Beardstown High School, he attended Western Illinois University & Millikin University. He worked as a manufacturing engineer at Fiat-Allis, Hobbs Stewart Warner and LTL Design Concepts, retiring in 2009. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was active on the school board and church during his children’s grade school years at Trinity.
Fred loved enjoying the outdoors, mowing and spending time at the farm, hunting and fishing with his friends and later children & grandchildren. He loved trains at an early age from his father’s work on the railroad and had an extensive collection of model trains. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan and passed his love for those teams to his family. His favorite sports were found in his endless dedication watching his children & grandchildren play.
Fred’s family & faith were his life-long priority in everything he did. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dixie; son Matthew of Springfield and his children Keegan, ShelleeAnn and Kaleb; daughter Erika Carlove (husband Tim) of Springfield and their son, Tristyn; son Stephen (wife Karen) of Dallas, TX and their son Bennett; one great-grandson Ryan, a sister Laverne Roegge Stephens of Bolingbrook; and several very special nieces and nephews and cousins.
Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, IL where the family will greet friends Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 4:00 pm until the time of a funeral service there at 6:00 pm. Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Radtke will officiate. CDC protocol requiring face covering and social distancing will be followed. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 22, 2021 in the Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, IL
Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church or Springfield Lutheran High School.
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