Roger D. Happy's Obituary
Roger D. Happy, 71 yrs., of Columbia, Illinois, passed away at de Greeff Hospice House, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Curtis and Olive (Schroeder) Happy. Roger's career as an accountant spanned over 50 years, retiring from U.S. Bank, downtown St. Louis, MO. He had served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany in 1958-60. He enjoyed his family, bowling, fishing, and playing cards. He was married to Doris (Nixon) Happy, who survives him. They were married on May 12, 1962.
VisitationMonday, July 26, 2010 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Funeral MassTuesday, July 27, 2010, 10:00 AMImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbia, IllinoisFr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
IntermentImmaculate Conception CemeteryColumbia, Illinois
Memorial ContributionsSt. Anthony's Charitable Foundation 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128
SurvivorsWife, Doris Mae (Nixon) Happy of Columbia, ILDaughters, Denise (Michael) Byrd, Sharyl (David) Hakenewerth, and Stacy (Greg) MehrmannGrandchildren, Jason Byrd, Jaime (Matthew) Ritzel, Emily (Eric) DuBois, Morgan Hakenewerth, Madison Mehrmann, and Emma MehrmannGreat-Grandchildren, Maybelle, Everett, and Henry Ritzel Brother, Donald J. Happy of Columbia, ILUncle, Claude James (Donna) Schroeder Other relatives and friends
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