Roger LaVern Sternhagen

Roger L. Sternhagen

Roger L. Sternhagen

Roger LaVern Sternhagen, age 52, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his home in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Private family services are planned. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin at later date.

Roger was born April 7, 1963 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Harland H. and Patricia J. (Starling) Sternhagen. He attended Westfield Elementary and Westfield High School before moving to Adams-Friendship. Roger worked for various farms before working at Farnam Technologies in Necedah. He also worked at Figi’s Inc. in Marshfield and St. Point.

Roger enjoyed woodworking, tinkering with engines, building bird feeders and feeding the birds.
Roger was a member of the Transplant Clinic in U.W. Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Roger was preceded in death by his father, Harland H. Sternhagen.

Survivors:
Mother: Patricia J. (Clifford) Larson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Cyndy (Richard) Schowalter of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Brother: Richard (DeAnn) Sternhagen of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister: Melissa M. Sternhagen of Clemson, South Carolina
Nephew: Richie Sternhagen of Adams, Wisconsin
Niece: Ashley Sternhagen of Adams, Wisconsin
Niece: Chrystelle Schowalter of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Niece: Emily Schowalter of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

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Condolences

  1. Mike Brogan says:

    My condolences to the Sternhagen family for your loss.

  2. Debbie-Kloiber,Bill,Aron & Amber Steinfort, & Family says:

    Dear Patty,Cindy,Dick & Families,
    Danny just notified me about Roger and I have to say my heart dropped. Its been many years since we’ve seen him but Dick’s been nice enough to kinda keep me informed as to how everyone was doing (pretty much,probably as much as he had time to tell me)
    I’m so so very sorry to know that he’s gone. All the memories we ALL had growing up together at the farm and ALL the trouble ALL of US kids got into.The good memories we will carry in our hearts forever. He will be at peace.
    He’s with God and some Very SpecialAngels now that will forever watch over him.
    Please Know that ALL of You are ALWAYS in my heart and Always thought of with Much Love.
    Please take as much care as possible.
    Love You All,Debbie

  3. Angelique Ebert says:

    My condolences to family and friends. Roger was a very good hearted and wonderful man. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

  4. LaVonne Scott says:

    So sorry for your recent loss- such a young boy.

  5. Sonja McLaughlin says:

    With deepest sympathy to all of you! I am so sorry for your loss.

  6. Annette Podawiltz says:

    Aloha Roger!! You were a great friend and a great Hanai(Heart)Uncle to my children!! We shared many great times around my kitchen table!! How you loved my Hawaiian Food!! RIP Aloha Mea Akua!! Go with God my friend!! Our Deepest Aloha of sympathy to Rogers Mom and all family and friends. God Bless and comfort us all!!

  7. Holly Manthey says:

    Rich and Deanne, So sorry for your loss.

  8. Roger and Ellen Chambers says:

    Rich and family: our sincere sympathy to you and your family!

  9. Mike & Candy Marquard says:

    We are sorry for your loss.All of you are in our prayers.

  10. Tanya Brunsell says:

    Im so sorry for your loss Roger was like an uncle to me and I will always carry his memory in my heart. I am going to miss him alot.

  11. Hans & Dorothy Menck says:

    Patty, Rich & families- so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

  12. Dean & Donna Kirsenlohr says:

    Rich and Family: Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.

  13. Don McGowan & Jan Baumgartner says:

    Dear Rich and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.

  14. Ron & Velna Waite (Velna Dye) says:

    To Rogers Family, our sincere condolence to all of you. prayers and thought for you during this difficult time. God Bless

  15. Lizz & Ken Flory says:

    Richard & family – so sorry for your loss. I always remember Rogers’ smile and easy going nature.

  16. Diane Pfister says:

    So sorry to hear about your brother. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

  17. Lori Ward says:

    Sorry for your loss Richie and Family, Prayers and thoughts are with you!

  18. Tom and Dianna Steigerwald says:

    Dear Rich & DeAnn and Patty & Cliff,
    We will remember Roger’s infectious smile and sometimes putting up his hands like things in general were no BIG deal.
    We were amazed how he could ride his bicycle with leg prosthetics.
    Our heartfelt feelings go out to all of you in Rogers family.
    Tom & Dianna

  19. Rita lecy Foth and shawna gruber says:

    Sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. He will be missed.

  20. arlene schemmel says:

    so sorry for the loss of a great guy.

  21. Lloyd and Pam VanBeek says:

    So sorry for you loss of a brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers!

  22. Roberta Nelson McFarlane says:

    Richard, sorry for your loss.

  23. Bev Ward says:

    Rich and family – So sorry for your loss. My Prayers and thoughts are with you.

  24. Al and Carol Graske says:

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

  25. Sandy Rogers says:

    Rich and family,
    Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of your brother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  26. Lisa Gurecki says:

    Very sorry for you loss.

  27. Penny Sellhausen says:

    Rich so sorry for your families loss

  28. Megan Thornton says:

    Our condolences to your family. Roger will be missed. Our thoughts are with you all.

  29. Jim & Glo Kaufman says:

    Sending our deepest sympathies to your family

  30. Gordon and Mary Lee Klaus says:

    Rich and family…..Thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

  31. Joe and Renne Pinson says:

    Rich and family, So very sorry for your loss. You have our sincerest condolences.

  32. Peg Henriksen & Loren Lecy says:

    So sorry on your loss.

  33. Lola Feathers says:

    Patty, Cliff & Rich, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My many thoughts and prayers you have.

  34. Dawn Reichhoff says:

    Patty, Cliffie and Family, I remember Roger as a good hard worker who liked to laugh and joke around. We all used to bust butt on those French Mills with the birds and ladies…Believe me when I say, One day at a time has new meaning. Thinking of you at this difficult time and hope you have inner peace in the days that lay ahead of you. Love you guys

  35. valerie mecklenburg says:

    So very sorry…