FINCH, Roger 1918-2001

FINCH, HINMAN, PACE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 1/21/2009 at 13:20:04

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ROGER A. FINCH

ROBINSDALE, MINN. - Roger A. Finch, 82, of Robinsdale, Minn., formerly of Charles Cty, died Friday (June 8, 2001) at the North Memorial Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City with the Rev. Dianne Christopher of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, with military rites conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Development Department c/o Marc Lichtman or Lois Heffernan 1501 N.W. 9th Ave., Miami, Florida 33136-1494. Telephone (305) 243-6668.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676 or (641) 228-4211.

Globe Gazette 6/10/2001 - ncigs.org
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. - Roger A. Finch, 82, of Robinsdale, Minnesota, formerly of Charles City, Floyd county, Iowa, died on Friday June 8, 2001 at the North Memorial Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday June 12, 2001 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be Pastor Dianne Christopher of Trinity United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd. Military rites will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Development Department c/o Marc Lichtman or Lois Heffernan 1501 N.W. 9th Ave., Miami, Fla. 33136-1494, phone (305) 243-6668.

Roger Finch was born August 3, 1918 the son of Archie and Ethel (Hinman) Finch in Nora Springs. He grew up in the Rudd area and later graduated from the Rudd High School. On May 31, 1941 Roger was united in marriage to Florence "Betty" E. Pace in Faribault, Minn. Shortly after there marriage Roger was drafted into the United States Army. He entered into active duty on October 22, 1942. During his tour of duty Roger fought in two major battles which included Normandy in Northern France and Ardennes in West Germany. He was wounded in battle both times for which he earned the following decorations and citations: a Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster, World War II Victory Medal, ETO Campaign Ribbon with 4 bronze stars, ADSM Ribbon, ATC Ribbon, and a Combat Infantry Badge. Upon his completion of duty Roger had earned the rank of Captain in the 330th Infantry 83rd Division.

When Roger returned from serving his country he went to work at Oliver-White Farm where he remained until his retirement. After retiring Roger was asked to become the president of Rockford Brick and Tile. He later helped close the facility and went back to White Farm as plant manager. Roger was also involved in the educational system in Charles City as he served as president of the school board for several years. He was the finance manager at the Methodist church and was very involved in raising money for the educational wing that was later destroyed by the tornado.

Roger loved the water, whether he was fishing or just enjoying its movement. He was an avid golfer and a former semi pro baseball player. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Charles City, Shriners in Hayward, and the American Legion. Roger was also a member of the Hayward United Methodist Church, Hayward, Wisc.

Those thankful for having shared in Rogers life include his wife of 60 years Betty of Robinsdale, Minn; five children, Patty Finch Guthrie and her husband William of Minneapolis, Penny Moyers of Indianapolis, Ind., Robert (Bob) Finch and his wife Sherry of Centerville, Ohio, Ron Finch and his wife Jennie of Atlanta, Ga., Richard Finch and his wife Ann of Coon Rapids, Minn; one sister Eunice Frevert and her husband Merrill of West Union; two brothers, John Finch and his wife Bernadine of Orville, Calif. and Randall Finch and his wife Laurel of Bullhead City, Ariz.,; 12 grandchildren, Kristin, Jenny, Mike, Ryan, Susan, Eric, Patrick, Nathaniel, Shelly, Jermaine, Lauren and Marie; two great granddaughters, Megan and Amirah; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Finch was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Madeline and two brothers, Harold, and Melvin "Mully."