Roger John Blasier

Roger John Blasier, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home to be with the Lord and was reunited with his wife, Gail, on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

He was born April 4, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Elmer Benjamin Blasier and Grace Marie (Marth) Blasier. Roger graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School with the class of 1951. He initially sailed for Roen Steam Ship Co. and worked as a marine oiler.

Roger was united in marriage to Gail Annette Gustafson on May 2, 1953 at Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church (his home church).

He served his country with the United States, entering into active service just a few weeks after his wedding, on May 19, 1953. While in the Army, Roger completed automotive and artillery track maintenance courses in the10th Infantry Division Artillery School. His primary assignment was with the Headquarters & Service Company 57th Tank Battalion, which had him working as a wrecker operator. Roger was honorably discharged from the Army on May 4, 1955 with the rank of Private First Class and was awarded the National Defense Services Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, recognition for serving in Germany, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Upon his return home, he worked for Felhofer's Garage on the west side of Sturgeon Bay for five years before going to work for the Sturgeon Bay Post Office as a mail carrier. Roger retired from the Post Office in 1995.

He was a lifelong member of Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church where he served as trustee and on various committees. Through his military service, Roger was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3088 in Sturgeon Bay. He was invited to go on the Old Glory Honor Flight in 2014. Roger was active in Boy Scouts throughout his life, initially as a scout, and then leading the next generations, including his son, Steven. He enjoyed fishing with his father and father-in-law earlier in life and with other family later on. Winter was the season for snowmobiling and skiing.

Roger and Gail were blessed with two children, Steven and Kerrie, and shared nearly 71 years of marriage together. Gail passed away March 30, 2024.

Roger will be missed by his children, Steven (Clessie) Blasier of Sturgeon Bay and Kerrie (Greg) Wheeler of Elroy; granddaughter, Jayne (Shawn) McCambridge; great-grandchildren, Arianna and William McCambridge; siblings, Dale (Kathy) Blasier of Sturgeon Bay and Jayne Wilke of Sheboygan; sister-in-law, LouAnn Blasier of Sturgeon Bay; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gail; son, Scott; brother, Robert Blasier; siblings-in-law, Vernon (Phyllis) Gustafson, Norman (Marge) Gustafson, Marie (Daniel) Kiedrowski, Allan Gustafson, and Janet (William) Claflin; and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay, with Rev. Dr. Matthew R. Knapp, Sr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bayside Cemetery in the Town of Sevastopol, beside his wife, Gail and son, Scott, with military honors by the United States Army and V.F.W. Post #3088.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.

Memorials may be given in his name for the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church (323 S. 5th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235); the Disabled American Veterans (P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250-0301; www.dav.org/ways-to-give); or consider planting a tree (in Roger's memory).

Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Roger may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.

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