Roger Ronald Marti, age 56, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 27, 2019, following a brief but fierce battle with cancer.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Dr. Kevin Tarvid will officiate. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and also on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Roger was born as the youngest of Russell and Sophia (Moshure) Marti’s children on July 16, 1962, in Stevens Point, WI. He was raised in Dellwood and graduated from Adams-Friendship high school. He loved Adams County and spent his life making friends and memories with people in the area. He served as a member of the city of Adams council and even as the acting mayor for a period of time. He cared deeply about serving his community.
In 1987 he met and married the love of his life, Lorraine (Lori) Monroe. He told his father before they went on their first date that she was the woman he would spend his life with. They were married for 32 years and had two daughters, Rachel & Reba. He was an excellent father who was always there to support his girls whether it was getting up at 5am on a Saturday to go watch their dance team competitions or teaching them his own way of solving math problems. Throughout Rachel and Reba’s life, he never missed an event and was always there when they needed him. Roger took extreme pride in his two granddaughters, Sophie & Hazel. He was happiest when they were by his side.
Roger built his 35-year career in the woods. If you asked him what did for a living he would say he was “a lumberjack”. He held many positions, but his favorite was running a wood processor. He traveled around Wisconsin for job sites and probably has a friend in every community.
Roger truly lived his life to the fullest. He sang in a band a few times throughout his life and when he wasn’t singing he loved watching live music. He loved his motorcycles and riding around with Lori on the back taking the scenic route was his favorite. He spent many days fishing with his brothers and friends, he always knew the best spots. Most importantly, Roger was one of the friendliest people you could ever meet. His smile and sense of humor will live forever in our hearts.
Loved ones that cleared the path for Roger are his parents Russell & Sophia and father & mother-in-law, Hubert & Belva Monroe.
Loved ones that will miss Roger until they meet again are his wife Lorraine Marti; his daughters, Rachel (Igor Schmidt) Marti and Reba (Tom Thayer) Marti; his granddaughters, Sophie & Hazel; his brothers Robert (Teresa) Marti, and Russell “Rusty” (Cheryl) Marti; his half-brother, Fred (Amy) Masheimer, and his half-sister, Barbara (Lloyd) Rasmussen. He is further survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Dear Lorraine, Rachel and Reba,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of your husband and father, Roger. Please know you are in our hearts. We are praying for you and all your family. He was gone way too soon. Let the memories of him help you find strength. He is always with you.
Sincerely and with love, Nina and Dave Zelenski and family.
My sincere sympathy goes out to the entire Marti family. I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Roger.
May he R..I.P and may your treasured memories of him and God’s love help sustain you.
Lori , I am sorry for your loss. I know what it feel like to lose a loved one so young. We learn tp appreciate them more after there gone. May he rest in peace and may God be with you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. He must have been a super guy. We wI’ll keep you all in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to family. RIP Roger.
Tonite I hung Rogers Harley coffee mug top and center on the wall of mugs. During Rogers time with us he saved lives . I saw it happen. We all grew together. He knew how people worked. The gentle lion. Thank you God for Roger M.
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All our prayers to the family, friends, and classmate’s. You left us way too soon. Thanks for the great times, R.I.P.
My sympathies go out to the entire family! Roger had a way with people his entire life. The grin, the swagger, and the confidence he showed, even with the fight he was in the past few months. Rest in Pease Buddy and I hope someday we will meet again with our Heavenly Father.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Roger was the best neighbor and I always felt safe having him right next door. I think he was amused EACH time I told him I locked my keys in the house. I know my parents felt comforted knowing that such a great guy was right next door if I needed something. How lucky I was to go to his benefit and thank him in person, no words went unspoken. No one needs to tell you how awesome he was, you all knew better than anyone. Just know there are so many of us that appreciated him and will miss him.
so hard to say goodbye to someone who had the biggest heart anyone could ever imagine, I have known Roger and his family my whole life, Rest in Peace my friend, until we meet again. My sincere condolences to Lori, Rachel, Reba, Sophie and Hazel and to the Marti family.
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Roger!
Rodger touched so many hearts in so many ways, his memories will live on forever. He will always be in mine. Till we meet again my friend.
To All of the Marti Family , Words, don’t come easy, at a time like this. It is so heartbreaking, in the loss of Roger. Please, know we are holding all close, in our hearts… for peace & comfort. Share your memories….. hugs to all.
I’m so saddened by the loss of Roger. He loved being there for his girls. We had so much fun when we were all at the basketball games together “back in the days”. His voice carried throughout the gym. Hold all of your memories close. Thinking of you all.
My deepest condolences to the Marti family. Roger was one of a kind. His infectious smile and laugh will always be remembered. We had several classes together in High School and spent a lot of weekends skiing at Sky Line as teenagers. It was always a pleasure to be around him. He will be missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.
Fly high Roger you will be missed from many friends and family. R.I.P. Until we met again
So sorry for your your loss. Roger was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
My sympathy is extended to the entire Marti family. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of the family & friends of Roger. He was a good guy who really cared about the
community & will be deeply missed by all. Hans
Lori, Reba, Tom, Rachel and Igor
So sorry for the loss of Roger. He was special! He gave it a good fight. To see how your family all came together and comforted him along the way was so special. It is comforting to know how he will watch over Sophie and Hazel. He truly was an “Angel Amongst Us!”
Lori, girls and the entire Marti and Monroe family. So very sorry for your lose. In this close knit community there are very few who did not know Roger. His lose will creates a large hole in the lives of family , friends and the community. He was always up beat, full of life and had a great sense of humor. I can not remember a time when I did not see him smiling. An all around great guy . May God grant you the strength & peace you need to get through this difficult time.
Lori and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Roger was a very nice person and I’m so glad that we were able to meet him. Where a beautiful soul has travelled, beautiful memories remain forever. Sending you our love and condolences.
Family and friends of Roger.Sorry for your loss.Know that Roger is at peace.Prayrers for all.R.I.P.ROGER and know that you are loved.
So sorry for Roger’s lose. I remember him from school. My his soul Rest In Peace.
Forever remembered….Forever missed. Peace, love and comfort to Roger’s family and friends.
To Rogers’s Family….May all the love you feel right now from all these testimonies give you peace and comfort. The earth lost but heaven gained a true friend, father, brother and grandpa. He is singing with the Angel Choir now.
We have all lost a great friend with a very large heart. He was an unforgettable soul and we will miss him greatly.
Sending thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. He will be missed by so many.
Sometimes, we forget how very blessed we are, to have the chance to have certain people and times in our lives. Thinking of Roger (and Lori) , I remember riding those awesome Dragonfly green Harleys we both had, to Rockton, and Peck’s and some apple orchard in Gays Mills. Getting in line for fresh, homemade apple pie, Wisconsin cheese and ice cream and Roger turned around to the rest sitting at the table and said, “Who CAN’T have apple pie?” I hope Roger is enjoying apple pie and everything else,now, in Heaven, with my husband too, Precious memories for now, waiting for the glorious day when everyone is together again. God bless you, Roger, and be with you Lori, girls and all the family. Hang in there. The great love of family and friends and the memories help you get through.
Lori Rachel Reba and dear grandbabies!! So sorry for your loss it’s times like this that make us think how much we should have kept in better touch with eachother! Life can be short!!! Prayers are with you 🙏🙏
My deepest condolences to Family and loved ones, I knew Roger in my early teen years riding motor bikes in the Dellwood area and I remember his trapper it was quite the machine. Roger was a great friend always smiling, My prayers go out to you.
Deepest sympathy to all of Roger’s family; praying that God may comfort you!
Our sincerest sympathy.
His obituary spoke volumes. If only everyone could live with his passion and commitment to others.
Remember the good times.
May God , family n friends bring you comfort when you need it most
Having lost a loved one a short time ago Lori I feel your pain and my most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and friends
I first met Roger and Lori at a recent benefit. his parents and my family were good friends I always loved talking to Russell and Sophie and my brother treasured his friendship with “rubber” and like everyone else said. they wished they were able to visit those they cared about more often. I regret not having had the opportunity to hear him sing. We were all thrilled when he got om stage for a grand performance.
So very sad, lost a long time friend. See ya later Rog. Keep the tunes a playing for me.
So sad and too young. Roger always brought a smile to everyone and was always a friend. We went to school together, partied together ans both changed our lives, He will be greatly missed!!! May you find some peace in these hard days.
Our deepest sympathy to Roger’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts an prayers are with the family Roger will be deeply missed
My deepest sympathy to all of you! God will help you along this path!
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Roger and I spent many hours ice fishing together in the early 80’s
with a few beers cooling in the snow.
Great ball buster with a sense of humor is why we got along so well!
See you on the other side, buddy. Rest in Peace, Nig
Roger truly was a “Friend To All”, greeting everyone with that big smile! So sorry for your loss and sincere condolences Lori, Rachel, Reba, and families!! RIP Roger!!
So sorry Lori and family. Roger was an awesome guy who will be remembered by many. Condolences to the family.
our deepest condolences to family..he will be missed an all around good person!
I remember Roger in school…..he was always bouncing around with a huge smile on his face making everyone laugh. Of course when some of us move away, we tend to lose track of our old friends. I received a friend request from Roger a while back. Through that friend request, I was able to see all the wonderful things he had done throughout the years and followed along when he was blessed with his beautiful “GrandAngel” Sophie, then another one blessed his life! I then saw pictures of a man who was complete. What an inspirational person! He always looked at the positive side of things……what a wonderful person. God bless you 🙏
Sorry for your loss I remember Roger from school he was always nice and had a smile 😃 on his face RIP Roger
I will miss his allways smiling face and positive attitude
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and person all around. Our condolences.
I grew up across the road from Roger and he lead me on many grand adventures as a boy. He was absolutely fearless and we broke many bicycle handlebars from hard landings after jumps. We couldn’t wait for the snowdrifts to form around the barn so we could jump from the haymow. I learned many important lessons from Roger, not the least of which is to make sure the rope will hold your weight before you swing from the tree fort.
Roger was the embodiment of two words: Passion and Compassion. He lived his life with an extreme passion for EVERYTHING that he did and was as compassionate towards EVERYONE that he met.
I’ll see you soon enough my friend.
Rest in peace.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than fine perfume,
and the day of death is better than the day of birth.
Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His saints.
To Rogers Family, He is in a better place now. Rest in peace.
Just reading all of the condolences posted on here is a testament of who Roger was. Cherish the memories as I know I will. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Fly high Roger, you will be missed by many.
Thoughts and prayers to the Marti and Monroe families. Roger lived life to his fullest, touching many lives both personal and professional. Lumberjack Camp in heaven opened the gates for another angel as he soared in on his motorcycle with his guitar on his back. It was always a pleasure having conversation with Roger no matter what the subject was. Bikes, cars, harvesters, music, politics. family and his love of the outdoors.
May God help you through this time. Roger always knew how to have fun. He will be remembered for his great smile and love of life. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers and Deepest Sympathy to Rogers family. May you rest in peace my friend until we meet again Thank you for all the wonderful memories and the laughs I will miss you.
So sorry for your loss. Peace to you all during this difficult time.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the girls. We will always cherish the memories we have of him. Gone way to soon! Love You Roger. RIP
So very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Rest in peace Roger prayers to your family
My sincere condolences to you Marti famly!
I don’t recall knowing Roger personally, but I knew his oldest brother and father convincing me I missed an opportunity to know an outstanding person. My condolences to his family. RIP
So sorry for your loss, Roger was a good friend RIP .
My heart, prayers, and sympathy to Lori, Rachel, and Reba. I could not have asked for better neighbors for a short time while living in the duplex. Ladies, remember you have angels all around you that come in human form. These angels will help in your time of need. Never hesitate to call on them, even just to hold your hand while your cry and release your feelings at this time. Your angels will fly to be near you to help in whatever capacity. Sing praises to our Lord that Roger is out of pain and in heaven with his own set of Gold Wings.
Lori and family. I’m so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
That voice. If you were in a crowd and Roger spoke, you knew he was there, that voice. Rest now Roger, today you sing the song of Gods love.
Always loved talking lumberjack stuff while we both got our fuel at Kwik Trip in the morning .. he will be missed .
Sorry to hear this about Roger, I knew him briefly and had nice chats with him.. RIP Rodger
Sorry for the loss of Roger. He always had a good word for everyone. Remember the good times!!! He will always be with you.
So sorry to hear of Roger’s death. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. May God bless your memories.
So sorry for your loss. He was an awesome person to know. Always ready for a fun time and always had a smile ready for you and could make you laugh in a heartbeat. He will be truly missed. He left so many good memories, please remember his smile and he will be watching over you.
We are so sorry to lose such a special guy. To his family, be strong. Some of my most favorite memories is following him and Lori on their Harley. We never laughed or lived so much as we did with them. He will be missed, and loved in his new home. So sorry girls. Love Alan and Sal.
A Great friend gone way too soon. Even though we have not seen each other in years, just the mention of his name would make me smile. RIP until we meet again Roger.
Our sympathy to the families.
Very few people touch lives and hearts the way Roger did. Genuine and kind, a joyful zest for life, coupled with magnetic blue eyes and a contagious smile. Roger, you are loved and will be missed by so so many. Thank you for the joy and laughs you brought to our lives.
Love and blessings to all of Roger’s family at this very difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Roger was a one-of-a-kind special person that we had the honor of knowing.
This is so sad. I remember Roger always with a smile on his face. Although I never knew him well, it is clear that he is loved by many and will be sadly missed. I a very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you some comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with u and your family at this difficult time. Roger will be deeply missed.
So sorry for your loss
Our deepest sympathy’s to Rogers family during this difficult time. I enjoyed my time playing music with him, he will be sadly missed. Sending prayers of comfort and mercy and healing for all of you.
Blessings,
Reverend Mark & Carrie Shipman
My deepest condolences A good man taken too soon you will be missed but I find peace in knowing that you with God Rest in peace Roger
My heart is broken. We have lost a wonderful person here on Earth. Heaven has gained an angel. Until we meet again my dear friend.
Heartbreaking, a good man and friend gone too soon, my condolences
Sending love, hugs and healing prayers to all of Roger’s family and friends. He always had the biggest smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. He will be greatly missed by many. RIP my friend.
So sorry for your families loss
Great friend who will be dearly missed. All my prayers to the family.
So very sad, sorry fot your loss
To Roger…a great friend…we walked together through many trials of life….fell down a few times but were always there to pick each other up…I cherished our friendship for what we learned. May God guide you through his home and allow you to rest in peace…. Until we meet again Nig…God Speed…
Rest In Peace my friend. And to the family treasure all your memories and may you find comfort in them.
Sorry for your loss.
So Sad!!! Such an awesome man!! Rest Easy Roger!
Sorry for you loss. May many positive memories fill your spirits as you grieve.
Lori and family, Roger always had a smile for everyone. You have many wonderful memories to get you through. Our sympathy to you all.
Sorry for your loss he was a good guy
Sending prayers. Way too young.
May God be with you and comfort you
Soar high Nig in the heaven. As you hold each other close share those memories.
I’m so very sorry on your loss
My sincere condolences to Roger’s family. The community won’t be the same without his cheerful smile and friendliness. Rest in peace Roger.
We all just lost another great man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. One of the most awesome people I have ever met! RIP Roger. We shall all see you again some day…
So sorry for your loss.. sending prayers and hugs to you and your family
Rest easy Roger
My heart goes out to the family, such a great person. Will be missed by many! Hugs
You have our sincere condolences in this difficult time. May God give you comfort knowing Roger is no longer suffering and is at peace. RIP Roger.
He will be greatly missed! Was always there to listen ❤️❤️
Rest in peace Roger, until the coming of our Lord. I am strengthened and I know you were by many of your classmates and friends. To the Marti family, I am sorry, for your loss, but am hopeful in the coming of our Lord and his promises.
He will be greatly missed! ❤️❤️
I never actually new Roger in person but he came to my rescue once when one of our mutual friends on facebook was shaming me for my religious beliefs. We have chatted ever since. Many prayers and blessings to the family and friends of Roger.
Deepest Sympathy to Rogers family gone to soon.
Love you Roger. I’ll see you soon enough.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
A gentle soul gone too soon-sending prayers ❤️
To all of Rogers family, you have our most sincere condolences at this difficult time. May God keep you and hold you in his arms and help you thru this time. Share all the precious memories and know that he loved you. I will never forget that Roger Marti smile.
So very sad to see this..hugs to family