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Roger Janssen Obituary


ROGER JANSSEN
November 27, 1941 ~ February 4, 2017

Roger Janssen, 75, of Vancouver, WA, passed away Feb. 4, 2017. He was born in Lake Henry, MN on Nov. 27, 1941 to Irene (Kascht) and Edmund Janssen.
Roger served in the Marine Corp from 1960-1963.
He worked for Klein Motor Co. and Asphalt Inc. as a heavy equipment operator.
Roger was passionate about cars! He enjoyed attending cars shows and races, reading, and camping.
He was a member of the VFW and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Roger is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Dayna Robbins; son, Dan; grandchildren, Ryan, Rebecca, Jacob, Joshua and Justin; and his siblings, Jan Caribeau, Bernice Ziebol, Ken Janssen, Patty Partch, and Julie Fix.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Lloyd Janssen.
A memorial service will be held on Sat., Feb. 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 9, 2017.
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Roger Dodger you will always be in our hearts and missed dearly. Now your joined by your best bud Jimmy and Don and many others who are never forgotten. Things are just not the same.

Sherry Apperson-Jack

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January 30, 2019

Karen, we were so saddened to hear of the passing of Roger. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We always had the best time at snack bar at West Hills.

Donna Roden

Friend

February 27, 2017

Hi Karen,Danny,Dayna,Hugs from the Zazueta family in Santee.
We are saddened to hear about Roger,he will not be forgotten,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John,Eva,Jesse,Sonia

February 18, 2017

Karen & I worked together at Children's Hospital in San Diego.
Roger was the sweetest man. He & Karen were so cute & loving together.
Words can not describe how sorry I am to hear about Roger.

Judy Thomas

Judy Thomas

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February 14, 2017

Karen, Dayna and Dan, we are very saddened by the loss of your husband, dad and grandfather! Cherish the love he gave, and not the loss. Uncle Roger is an amazing man and everyone connected to him in one way or another with have a great hole in their hearts for his passing! Know that my family and I are all praying for strength and comfort today and in the days to come. Wish we could be there to help you during this difficult time.

Jim, Karleen, Kami and Maddie Janssen

February 11, 2017

Karen, we are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He always treated with kindness and welcomed us to any get together. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tom and Cindy Underwood

Cindy and Tom Underwood

February 9, 2017

One of the hardest things a person has to do in life is say goodbye to a loved one. Roger was not only my big brother, he was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and truly a wonderful person. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and everyone who knew him. Love, Tom, Julie & Sarah

February 9, 2017

a loved one

February 9, 2017

This is from Hilde Janssen-Backes Family. We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Roger's family. He was the cousin we all looked up to. He was always kind and friendly. I (Lola) had a chance to talk to him at Lloyd's funeral. I'm so glad we talked. He told me about moving to Vancouver. Again our love and prayers to all of you. Lola Blattner

Lola Blattner

February 9, 2017

Thinking of Roger and how he always welcomed us to San Diego when we visited. He will be loved and missed. Out thoughts are with you Karen, Dan, and Dayna and families. --The NC Gansmanns

February 9, 2017

Roger Dodger you will always be in our hearts and will be dearly missed. I will always be there for my #1 friend and sister. You were our best buddy and always there for us. We know you will be next to us at the races, and car shows. You were the best friend EVER!! love you Jim and Sherry

February 9, 2017

I am so very saddened by the loss of you dear Brother. My love for you and the wonderful memories will always remain in my heart.Sending love and caring thoughts to Karen, Dayna, Danny and the grandchildren. Rest in peace.
Love Jan and Denny

February 9, 2017

As I think of you and your family I am remembering all the good times we shared as siblings and how it saddens me that we have lost another brother. You were always the big brother I looked up to and will always cherish these memories. Our love and prayers go to Karen, Dayna, Danny and all of the grandchildren. Love, Terry and Patty.

February 9, 2017

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