August 27, 1920 - September 1, 2011
Age 91, of West Buffalo St., Warsaw died September 1, 2011 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.
He was born August 27, 1920 in Byron, NY son of the late John and Bertha Williams Roggow. Ward owned and operated Roggow Gas Sevice in Warsaw from 1959 to 1998. He was a long time member of the Oddfellows and the Loyal Order of the Moose #560 in Warsaw. He was an avid tractor enthusiast and he enjoyed gardening, bowling and meeting with his friends for coffee.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Mabel Graham Roggow whom he married on November 15, 1941; his children, W. Arthur Roggow of Wappingers Falls, NY, Roberta (John) Webb of Silver Springs, Robert (Linda Morgan) Roggow of Stafford, Herbert (Donna) Roggow of Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; his sister, Dorothy Leckliter of Scottsville; several nieces. He was the brother of the late Edward Roggow.
Friends may call Monday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a service will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Burial will be in Warsaw Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 or American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or Mercy Flight, 100 Amherst Villa, Buffalo, NY 14225-1432.
September 5, 2011 : Calling Hours for Ward E. Roggow - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
September 5, 2011 : Calling Hours for Ward E. Roggow - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
September 6, 2011 : Funeral Service for Ward E. Roggow - 11:00 AM
Sep 6.11 from Joe and Coralie Clark:
Dear Mabel and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Sep 6.11 from Brenda:
To the family;
You are in my prayers during this difficult time. My God Bless you with strength in the days to come.
Brenda Boss
Sep 5.11 from Jane Colville:
To all of Wards family and friends
Unfortunately I never got to meet Ward, I only knew him through his granddaughter Sherri's many stories and heartfelt words. It was obvious that her love for him was a genuine love and that she will honor his memory with smiles in the years to come. I am sorry for your loss.
Jane
Sep 5.11 from Cindy and Gary Appleton:
Mabel and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. We are so very sorry for your loss.
With love and sympathy,
Gary and Cindy Appleton
Sep 5.11 from Val Galletto:
Although I only met Mr. Roggow once or twice, he was always full of life! Fond memories will always be in your hearts.
Sep 5.11 from Sandy and Karen:
To Art, and the Roggow family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May your memories always keep him alive in your hearts. Our prayers are with you.
Sep 5.11 from Matt Herman:
The vivid memories of my grandfather are span over a decade, from riding his bicycle backwards to gifting me a 1964 minibike to fix up and call my own. I’ll miss him greatly, however remember him dearly.
Sep 4.11 from Amanda Culotta:
Although I didn’t have the opportunity to spend as much time as I would have hoped to, I have learned in the short time span that you were a very loving, determined and strong man. You have touched the hearts of many and you will always be missed.
Sep 4.11 from Nick Herman:
Some of my fondest memories are driving into Warsaw and coming across you having your morning coffee at McDonalds; sharing your passion for tractors and how you would always take interest in the toys I brought over. I laugh every time I think about you scooting around on my little Honda dirt bike. I feel blessed for having an opportunity that many others don’t have, the opportunity to interact, learn and share things with someone who has experienced so much in a lifetime. I love you and will never forget.
Sep 4.11 from PAMELA RIVERA:
I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sep 4.11 from Melissa (Roggow) Hendrickson:
It has only been a few days sense I seen you last. You were having a very nice visit with us the day after your 91st birthday, smiling and enjoying time with my family. i will cherish that day always! You will always be in our thoughts and forever in our heart grandpa! Rest easy now and someday, we will meet again. Tractors Rule!
Sep 4.11 from Jordan:
Grandpa i will always remeber all the memories we made at your house, there wasnt that many but the ones that happen will stay in my heart forever love you!
Sep 4.11 from becky & Family:
Grandpa I will always remember all the great times I had helping you:) You will always be in my thoughts and heart!!! Love you
Sep 4.11 from PAM & JR:
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
Psalms 116:15 New International Version
Sep 4.11 from Mary Chin:
Dear Mrs. Roggow and Family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you all. I am not sure if you remember me I bowled with your son Art.I met you and your husband a couple of times and had a wonderful time in your company.Sorry for your loss. Mary and Homer
Sep 3.11 from Herb & Donna Roggow:
Dad you will be sadly missed, however will not wish you back as we know you are tired. we will do everything possible to see that mom is ok and cared for. We love you very much and you will never be forgotten.Take this time to reunite with all you have loss.
Sep 3.11 from Bill & Carrie Herman:
To an wonderful grandpa who always stayed busy working on all kinds of projects. Never one to ask for help. Independent and strong willed. These are traits that I will always remember you by and miss dearly. Love you always!
Sep 3.11 from Robert & Shiela Spera:
Dear Roggow Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kind Regards,
Bob & Shiela Spera
Sep 3.11 from Carole & Bob Atwell:
To the family of Ward E. Roggow. Please accept our sincere sympathy on the recent death of the family patriarch, May he rest in peace and we are sure the good Lord will welcome him to his Kingdom. God Bless Him.
Sep 3.11 from Joshua Brosius:
We all love and miss you great grandpa we shall never forget you
Sep 3.11 from Chistopher and Sherri (Roggow) Brosius:
My wish for is that you are once again able to tinker wth your tractors with your brother close by...he's been missing your help. We will be the ones missing you now,but are comforted by knowing you are in a better place. Put down your tools once in awhile & ride your bike backwards as that's how we will be thinking of you! All my love.