Obituaries

VERONA - Roger A. Rotar, age 72, died on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Monroe, WI, the son of Frieda E. (Klassy) and John Rotar.

As a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran he showed his respect to the Armed Forces, its members and fellow veterans by being a member of the American Legion and participating in their honor guard by marching in numerous parades throughout the years.

Roger had started the cement flatwork finishing company R&R Concrete in 1976 and ran it for over 30 years. He enjoyed keeping busy with friends and family in activities such as bowling, darts, horseshoes, fishing on Lake Michigan, playing cards, attending badger games and more, all with a beer or two to go with it.

Roger is survived by his mother, Frieda E. Rotar of Verona, son Rodney L. Rotar of Madison, Rod's mother and Roger's ex-wife Gaye Knudsen of Fitchburg, brother Richard (Mary Pat) Rotar of Evansville, his nieces and nephews: Ron Back, Norbert Back, John Back, Joe Back, Paula Rotar, Jill Rotar, Robert Rotar, Andrew Olson and Brian Olson and close friends the Roger Finke family.

He was preceded in death by his father John Rotar and his two sisters Pauline Rotar and Delores Back.

Thank you to the Veteran's Administration Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare staff for the wonderful care and services you provided to both Roger and his family.

A special Thank you to the Franklin Street neighbors who kept an eye on Roger and helped him especially during his sickness the last few months, and to Scott Rogers for all the help and assistance that you have given to Roger and his family.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the American Legion Hall, 207 Legion Street, Verona, from 5pm-7pm on Tuesday August 4, 2015. Please join us for appetizers and cash bar. A brief service will start at 6:30pm with Father William Vernon officiating.

For those wishing to give to a specific Memorial please send a check made out to "Agrace HospiceCare" or "American Legion Post 385" to Rod Rotar at 7002 Sawmill Road, Madison, WI 53717 or drop them off at the Celebration of Life Gathering.