William Roggenkamp Jr. 1966-2020
William Alan Roggenkamp Jr., 54, Sabetha, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Bill was born Aug. 15, 1966, in Marysville, to William Roggenkamp Sr. and Sharon (Wynn) Roggenkamp. He attended Sabetha schools and graduated with the class of 1984.
He worked for MAC Equipment in Sabetha for three years and then sold insurance for the Knights of Columbus from 1992 to 2013. Bill then began his career with EMS, serving with Sabetha and Nemaha County.
Bill was united in marriage to Dolores Wichman on June 30, 1990, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.
His life of service extended beyond his work, reaching into his family and the community. He played an active role in all of his children’s activities, including youth groups and sports. Bill was always willing to help, whether it be acting as a leader with the Boy Scouts or helping coach children’s sports, including wrestling and baseball. He impacted many people, never wavering in his faith and constantly acting as a model of fearlessness and integrity.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Roggenkamp, on July 20, 2016.
Bill is survived by his father, William Roggenkamp Sr. of Sabetha; his wife, Dolores Roggenkamp of Sabetha; his son, Edward Roggenkamp of Salina; his twin daughters, Alison and Andrea Roggenkamp of Topeka; his sister, Mary (Kevin) Hittle of Shawnee; and his sister-in-law, Denise (Mark) Strathman of Goff.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, Dec. 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha. Recitation of rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to service time at the church. Interment followed in Albany Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sabetha EMS, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia St., Sabetha, KS 66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com
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