Roger B. Bower

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Phyllis, children Terri Jones (Kathy Nicely), Jim (Susan), and Brad (Monica); grandchildren, Travis (Jessica) and Troy (Carly) Jones, Kaylee and Jenna, and Sydney; and four great grandchildren and one due in March. Also survived by his brothers Jack (Sylvia) and Robert, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Virginia, and his youngest brother James.

Roger loved his wife, his family, music, writing, building model airplanes, model trains at the Martin Janis Senior Center, sports as a participant, coach and biggest fan for his family, being an umpire, woodworking and carving, and telling jokes. He loved vacationing in Michigan at a cabin centered between two private lakes where he would build model airplanes, sail, swim and collect drift wood. He had always been active in church as a Youth Leader, Teacher, Elder, and Deacon.

Roger graduated from North High School in Columbus, Ohio in 1950, where he ran track. He proudly served in the Army band during the Korean War and retired from a long career at Midland Mutual in Columbus, Ohio.

Roger loved volunteering at Worthington Christian Village. He led a writing class that wrote stories for the "The Village Writer" which he and Phyllis printed and distributed by-monthly. He also played in the "Grey Notes" alongside his brother Jack, providing much appreciated entertainment for the residents.

We will be celebrating his life on December 28, 2017, at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Ohio starting at 10:00a.m. with the service at 11:30 a.m. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.