Roger Garrity

Roger Garrity, age 72, of Howard, passed away at Aurora Hospital, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 after a short-term illness. He was born December 11, 1942 in Green Bay, son of the late James and Mildred (Van Zeeland) Garrity.

Roger worked for Green Bay Forge Company for many years then started his own business repairing and salvaging automobiles. He married Carlotta Weihbrecht, February 24, 1962 and together they shared 53 loving years of marriage and raised 11 children. Roger enjoyed his hunting and fishing. We all loved watching NASCAR with him-he turned many of us into fans! He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends.

Roger is survived by his wife, Carlotta; 10 children: Chris (Nadine Meacham) Garrity, Kevin Garrity, Todd (Kelly Naud) Garrity, David Garrity, Sandy (Bob Miller) Garrity, Shawn Garrity, Shelly (Chad) Zimanek, Roger Garrity, Jr., Brenda (Jim) Kabara and Jacob Garrity; sister, Donna Meyer; 2 brothers, Donald (Evelyn) Garrity and Michael (Angie) Garrity; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, newphes, other relatives and friends. He is further survived by a very special sister-in-law, Evelyn Garrity, wife of his late brother, Derald Garrity.

He was preceded in death parents; daughter, Susan Garrity; sister, Darlene Garrity (Van Camp) and 2 brothers, Derald and James Garrity.

Friends and relatives may call at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, (340 S. Monroe Avenue, Green Bay) on Sunday November 1 from 10 to 11:45 AM. A memorial service will follow at 12 NOON.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family are appreciated.
Roger's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aurora Hospital ICU for their loving care of Roger during his final days.

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