Roger L. Willis

Roger L. Willis, age 86, passed away on Nov. 27, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born to Frank B. and Arabelle Willis on Jan. 13, 1936 in Bethel Ohio. He was the oldest of six and their only son. After high school Roger attended Purdue University studying Engineering. He was a resident of Maumee for the last 54 years after moving his family to Maumee in 1968 when he worked as a tool engineer for Chrysler Corp in Perrysburg. He later worked as a tool & die salesman for GTE Valenite, until his retirement in 2000. Roger enjoyed his years coaching Maumee Little League while his sons played in the 1970s. He also enjoyed many years at their Marblehead Ohio cottage getaway while boating and fishing on Lake Erie.

He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn (Johnson) Willis whom he married 65 years ago on August 11, 1957. He is also survived by his children Monica (Mark) Kleparek of Fort Wayne Indiana and Mike Willis of St. Petersburg, Florida. Roger was predeceased by his son Tony Willis, daughter in law Janice Willis, wife of his son Mike and his sisters Mary Simpson and Nelda Hawkins. He is survived by his grandchildren Brad (Kara) Kleparek, Alaina (Spencer) Montgomery, Noah Willis and Alyssa Willis; and 4 great grandchildren, Mia, Layla and Maren Kleparek and Flynn Montgomery. He is also survived by sisters, Peggy Jarrett, Patty (Sam) Yount and Karen Neal, all of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee Ohio on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 2-8 pm where funeral services will be held Friday, December 16 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery.