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Proefrock, Roger W.

Male 1924 - 2011  (87 years)


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  • Name Proefrock, Roger W. 
    Birth 5 Feb 1924  North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Census 1930  North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Military 1943  New Guinea Find all individuals with events at this location 
    US Army Air Corps, WW II 
    Death 6 Aug 2011  North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Address:
    DeGraff Memorial Hospital 
    Burial 8 Aug 2011  North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Address:
    Saint Mark Lutheran Cemetery (43° 4' 8.57" N, 78° 51' 1.52" W) 
    Notes 
    • August 6, 2011
      Roger W. Proefrock
      The Tonawanda News
      NORTH TONAWANDA - Roger W. Proefrock, age 87, of North Tonawanda, passed away on August 6, 2011, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born February 5, 1924; his parents were the late William and Augusta Proefrock. Roger was a 1942 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, where he was active in sports and other activities. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the South Pacific. He was stationed in New Guinea, Borneo and the Philippines. After the war he was stationed in Japan for several months before returning home. As a professional carpenter for more than 50 years, Roger built and renovated many homes in North Tonawanda and the surrounding suburbs. He liked helping families create a living environment that was functional and enjoyable. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church for over 35 years, where he was active in the church’s Senior and Male Choirs. He also had served as an Elder, Stewardship Chairman and on many other committees. He and his wife were past members of the Twin City Camera Club, spending many hours together photographing wherever their travels took them. Their other interests included tennis and bicycling. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jane (Gillman) Proefrock; a daughter, Ellen (Kirk) Menard; a son, Gary (Deborah) Proefrock; grandchildren, Matthew (Kimberly) Menard, Jeremy Menard and Heather Proefrock; a sister, Dorothy (late Jack) Pettit and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:30 PM; the Rev. Gregory J. Schultz will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the choirs of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
    Person ID I12451  haseley
    Last Modified 14 Jan 2015 

    Father Proefrock, William Herman Christian,   b. 21 Feb 1893, Saint Johnsburg, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Aug 1987, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Mother Ostwald, Augusta Louise,   b. 1898, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Nov 1970, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Marriage 22 Sep 1920  North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F4185  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gillman, Jane,   b. 14 Apr 1929, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Jun 2018, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Children 
     1. Proefrock, Gary Walter
     2. Proefrock, Ellen Joanne
    Family ID F6652  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 5 Feb 1924 - North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary - US Army Air Corps, WW II - 1943 - New Guinea Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Address:
    DeGraff Memorial Hospital - 6 Aug 2011 - North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States
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    Link to Google MapsBurial - Address:
    Saint Mark Lutheran Cemetery (43° 4' 8.57" N, 78° 51' 1.52" W) - 8 Aug 2011 - North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States
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  • Sources 
    1. [S7] Tonawanda News.