Roger E. Fox
December 19, 1924 ~ February 5, 2017
Roger E. Fox, 92 of Wyanet passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 5, 2017. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Grant- Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. Burial will take place in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton. Military Rites will be accorded by the Wyanet V.F.W. Post 6634. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Grant- Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. He was born December 19, 1924 in Concord Twp, IL to Irvin and Doris (Roberts) Fox. He served three and a half years in the South Pacific as a member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. Roger married Betty Jean Peterson on June 17, 1956, and she survives. He was a farmer most of his life. Roger worked thirteen years for the Illinois Department of Transportation at the Princeton barn until his retirement. He was a Life Member of the Wyanet V.F.W. Post 6634, a Wyanet Township Trustee from 1991-2007, a member of the Wyanet Old Car Club, the Landing Craft Infantry National Association, and the Aviation Repair and Overhaul Unit Organization (AROU). He is also survived by three daughters: Deborah Fox of Bloomington, IL, Diana (Jim) Frank of Princeton, IL and Danaille (Bob) Gustafson of Franklin, TN; six grandchildren: Laura (Jeff) Seitz of Princeton, IL, Jeff (Sara) Frank of Manito, IL, Rebecca Frank of Princeton, IL, and Courtney, Bobby and Joey Gustafson of Franklin, TN; and seven great- grandchildren: Stevie and Adleigh Seitz, Michaela Mall and Selena, Sabrina, Serena, and Jayden Frank. In addition, he is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law: Ruth Roberts, Dean and Anita Hinch, Dr. Gerald and Mary Peterson, James and Sharon Davis and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings: Morris, Floyd, Doris, Jacob, Joe, Leon and Burton (in infancy). Memorials may be directed to the Illinois Cancer Care Foundation, Wyanet V.F.W. Post 6634, or the Wyanet Rescue Unit. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Jean and the family for their loss of a really fine man. We got to know Roger and Jean through the WWII AROU Navy reunions and came to appreciate Roger’s desire to participate even when it was pretty tough for him physically. We shall miss him!
Tim and Debbie and his AROU contemporary Raymond Lewis
What a great man to have as an uncle. Had we lived closer I would have been spending time with him on the farm and working on classic vehicles. I look forward to doing these things when someday we will meet again.
He will be greatly missed!!
My heart and prayers for all of you at this time. Mr. Frank was a kind man and always quick with a smile that came from his heart. May you feel God’s Holy Spirit around you, comforting you and giving you strength and peace.
Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to Mrs. Fox, the girls and their families at the passing of a great husband and father. A great neighbor to Andy and myself. An honor to have known Mr. Fox.
Our hearts are with you all at this time. We loved to see Roger every time he came in! His sense of humor and caring attitude were felt by all. God Bless you Jean and you’re entire family!
Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.
Marion and Mike Gibson
My deepest sympathies to your family at this time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heart is with each and everyone of you.
Love, hugs, and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends he was a great man.
Sending prayers and wishing you all comfort in this time of your loss. My heart goes out to the family.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of a wonderful Wyanet resident. Roger very well known throughout our town along with his wife Jean and I went to school with the girls. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Roger will be missed by all. With our sincere sympathy. Kathy & Rick Lanham
We are so saddened. Our deepest sympathy and most sincere prayers go out to all of you….Sincerely, Lori and Greg
So sorry for your loss!
So sorry to hear of your dad”s passing Debbie
My sympathy to the family’s of Roger. I grew up in Sheffield and knew the family. Got to visit with Roger at one of his siblings visitations. God Bless!
So sad for his family. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. My sincere sympathy .
We love you and look forward to seeing you in heaven. We love you JEANIE. Eat more chocolate.
On behalf of all of us here at Seatonville Congregational Church, we want to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Jean, Roger’s daughters, and the whole family during this difficult time of loss. May the peace of God and His comforting arms be with each of you in the days ahead.
Our Condolences & Love to Jean & All Roger’s Family in This Difficult Time. Roger’s Smile & kindness at Our AROU Reunions Will Always be Remembered . We Know he’s at peace & seeing All his WW II Navy AROU buddies. God Bless You, Good & Faithful Servant!
Our hearts and prayers go out to Jean and the family. Roger will be greatly missed.
When a person becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. A silent thought, a quiet prayer, for a special person, in God’s care.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
A gentle man and a good neighbor.