Roger Schaulin

Roger L. Schaulin

Age 65 of Tempe, Arizona and formerly Joliet, Illinois, and Mesa and Tucson, Arizona, passed away Friday May 13, 2011.

Born May 25, 1945 in Morris, Roger was a son of the late Lyle R. and Mildred Hill-Schaulin. He was a 1963 graduate of Lanark High School and earned his Bachelor's of Science degree at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. Roger was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam Era from March 2, 1965 to February 28, 1969, when he was honorably discharged with a Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. Roger worked as a district sales manager for Dunkin Donuts from 1975 until September 1st of 2004 and in his free time he can be remembered for his enjoyment of fishing and reading.

Survivors include his wife Leasure, whom he married on December 25, 2001; two children: Scott G. Schaulin and Esther Beck; two grandchildren: Skyler Richardson Beck and Mason Roger Beck; three brothers: William L. (Rebecca) Schaulin, Richard L. (Mary Jane) Schaulin and Karl J. (Karrin) Schaulin; special Aunts: Irene Huston, Evelyn Danielson and Carol Schaefer; nieces and nephews: Brian Schaulin, Karen Viviers, Jeff Schaulin, Jennifer Schaulin, Kristen Brandenburg and Kraig Schaulin, and special friends: Don Miller, Gene Miller and Greg Seighorst, as well as numerous cousins.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and sister Karen Joy Schaulin.

Visitation will be held on Thursday May 19, 2011 between the hours of 5:00PM and 8:00PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 203 Liberty Street in Gardner. (815/237-2526)

Roger will then lie in state Friday May 20th in the United Lutheran Church, 309 East Jefferson Street in Gardner from 10:00AM until time of funeral services 11:00AM. Reverend Royan Rodney will officiate and burial will be in Gardner Prairie Cemetery.

Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be: Jeff Schaulin, Kraig Schaulin, Kris Brandenburg, Brian Schaulin, Don Miller, Greg Seighorst, Dave Hill and Jim Huston.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Roger's memory to the United Lutheran Church, 309 East Jefferson Street, Gardner, Illinois 60424.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner. (815/237-2526)