Roger Dixon 1939-2009

YACHTER, DIXON, PLANTAGO, WISE

Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 4/10/2009 at 21:21:06

Roger Dixon

Roger Dixon, 69, of Ferryville, WI died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Thornton Manor in Lansing, where he had been a resident since February 23 of this year. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the St. James Catholic Cemetery, Rising Sun, WI. Friends may call Friday, March 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in DeSoto, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Roger was born July 15, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Harriet (Yachter) Dixon. He served in the U.S. Navy. Roger was an electrician in the Chicago area for many years and was a member of IBEW Local Union 134. His first marriage was to Frances Plantago and together they had three sons, Steve (Sue) Dixon, Richard Dixon, and Charles Dixon. Roger married Ann Wise in 1978 and they had one son, Roger Thomas "Tommy" Dixon. They moved to Ferryville, WI about 30 years ago and Roger owned and operated Lansing Auto Sales in Lansing. He is further survived by two grandchildren, Richard Dixon and Mason Dixon; two nieces, Deb and Sue; one nephew, Jim; three great nephew; two great nieces; and his pride and joy dog, "Tank".

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Dixon; and his wife, Ann, who died on October 5, 2004.

The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of DeSoto is serving the family.

The Waukon Standard, March 18, 2009
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