Roger D. Fruchte

Roger D. Fruchte , 85, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born on Sunday, March 26, 1933 in Adams County the son of the late Albert H. Fruchte and the late Alma A. (Kruetzman) Fruchte. Roger was united in marriage to Marilyn (Mauller) Fruchte on February 22, 1953 at First Evangelical Church, Decatur. Marilyn survives after 65 years of marriage.

Roger served his country in the Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955.

He worked at Navistar in the engineering department for 43 years.

Roger was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Decatur, and American Legion Post #43.

He loved woodworking, fishing, and golfing. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family at the lake.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Fruchte of Decatur; three sons, Michael (Linda) Fruchte of Decatur, Mark (Lynn) Fruchte of Decatur, and David (Ann) Fruchte of Southern Pines, NC; one daughter, Michelle (John) Hess of Decatur; 11 grandchildren, Lori (Paul) Ruble, Jonathan (Megan) Fruchte, Carrie (Jason) Walters, Lyndsey (Sam) Fennig, Nicole (Nick) Ruble, Sara (Ryan) Rumschlag, Ryan (Jenny) Fruchte, Jordan Fruchte, Megan Fruchte, Andrew Hess and Andrea Fruchte; 17 great-greatchildren, Anna, Luke, Sam, Grace, Ellie, Amelia, Clara, Alexis, Gabe, Josie, Ben, Adi, Trey, Reagan, Jaxon, Emma, Russell, and one more on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Juanita Wasson and Margaret Fruchte; and two brothers, Don Fruchte and Herbert Fruchte.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Zion United Church of Christ, Decatur with Pastor Randy Rossman officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday June 26, 2018 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home-Decatur and one hour prior to services at the Church on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to honor Roger can be given to Family LifeCare or Zion United Church of Christ.