Roger Jehnke, age 89 of Eagle River, WI, passed away on September 7, 2024, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. While we are saddened by his passing, his was a life well lived.
Roger was predeceased by his parents Earl and Emma, his brother Earl (Sonny), his sisters Lorraine Marciniak and Sharon Kohler, his wife of 40 years, Marian, and his beloved Schnauzer Fritz.
He is survived by his longtime significant other, Karen Stanton of Eagle River WI; his children, Ken Jehnke and his wife Bonnie of Lombard, IL; Keith Jehnke and his wife Debi of Durham, OR, and Lorraine Humphrey and her husband John of Weston, WI; his five grandchildren, Jason Mahoney, Paige Jehnke, Avery Jehnke, Abraham Jehnke and Grant Roger Jehnke; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his extended family through Karen, Randy Kernats and his wife Jane, and Cheryl (Gypsi) Kernats, and her daughter Jasmine Caldwell.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 5030 WI-70, Eagle River, WI 54521, on Saturday, November 16th at 10:30 AM, with a lunch reception following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Eagle River, or the Kalmar Community Center, Eagle River.
Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River. Full obituary and online condolences may be expressed at
gaffney-busha.com
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