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    Roger Sebastian Werthmann of Peoria, Arizona was born on October 24th, 1932 in Davenport, Iowa. His parents Mabel Hoese and Sebastian Werthmann had 10 children, Roger was number four. His nine siblings are Joan, Leon, Bernard, Elayne, Mary, Jerome, Barbara, Geraldine and Madonna. In 1954 Roger returned to Davenport after serving in the Army and married his sweetheart, Shirley Joyce Schwerdtfeger... more

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    1933Iowa

    Ron Werthmann The Werthmann farm. Dad is the baby sitting on Grandma Mabel's lap.

    1939Davenport, Iowa

    Susan Mcgrew Dad and his brother Jerry as young boys. Not sure of the year?

    Connie W. This is such a cute photo of the both of them. First I've seen it. Thanks so much to all of you for sharing such wonderful pictures and memo...
    1940Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Dad was 9 years old according what was written on the back of photo.

    1941Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Dad's School Picture, 9 years old.

    1948Davenport, IA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Probably taken when dad and mom were in high school. Not sure of the date, 1947 to 1948?

    1948Davenport, IA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad had a fear of heights, but it didn’t stop him from fixing things. Not sure of the date.

    1948Davenport, Iowa

    Susan Mcgrew Dad with their horse Goldie. Growing up we heard many stories about all the fun he had with Goldie and his doberman, Sarge.

    Connie W. Yes! Dad, too, mentions Sarge from time to time! He must have been some pretty special dog to them.
    1949Davenport, Iowa

    Susan Mcgrew Dad as a young man. Maybe his high school graduation photo?

    1950

    Susan Mcgrew Dad as a young man in the army. Guessing it was taken around 1950 to 1952?

    1952

    Debra Bussone Guessing this was taken around 1950-52

    1952Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Dad with Uncle Jerry on the family farm. Not sure of the year.

    Connie W. What a couple of studs! 😍
    1955

    Sharon McLelland

    1955Davenport. Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Grandparents Sebastian and Mabel with Dad and Mom on their wedding day.

    1955Davenport, IA, United States

    Debra Bussone Wedding Day

    1955Iowa

    Ron Werthmann

    Connie W. What a "hunk"!
    1955Iowa

    Ron Werthmann

    1955Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Dad and Goldie.

    1956Iowa

    Linda Stas Baby Linda + her Daddy =❤️

    1956Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Before Linda's arrival

    1956Iowa

    Ron Werthmann

    1957Burien, WA,

    Linda Stas Dad and Linda

    1957Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Dad and Mom introduce Linda to the world.

    1958

    Sharon McLelland The early days

    1958Burien, WA

    Ron Werthmann Sharon and Linda with Dad.

    1958Burien, WA

    Ron Werthmann Sharon with Dad and Mom.

    1959Burien, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad and baby Debra

    1962Burein, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad is holding me (Ron) as a baby.

    18 Apr 1963Burein, WA

    Ron Werthmann Celebrating my first Birthday with Dad.

    1964Seattle area

    Ron Werthmann

    1965Seattle area

    Ron Werthmann Dad's parents, Mabel and Sebastian visiting

    1965Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Salmon fishing. Second pic is with Uncle Al.

    1965Mt. Rainier, WA

    Ron Werthmann Our trips to Mt. Rainier with Dad are among my favorite childhood memories.

    Connie W. I remember us all having a snowball fight during a hike on Mt. Rainier. I thought that was the coolest thing since it was summer!
    25 Dec 1965Burien, WA

    Ron Werthmann Holiday family portrait at our Grandparents Violet and Bill's house.

    1966Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann

    1966Burien, WA

    Linda Stas Our family annual photo. Not sure on the date.

    1966Burien, WA

    Ron Werthmann Easter Sunday at our grandparents house

    1967Seattle, WA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad holding Susan?

    1967Auburn, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad holding Susan as a baby.

    1968Iowa

    Ron Werthmann

    1969Seattle Center

    Ron Werthmann

    1971Seattle area

    Ron Werthmann A trip to Seattle from Dad's mother and sister Joan. Not a 100% sure of the year.

    1972Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Aunt Joan helped catch these big ones.

    Connie W. I remember that cool VW bus when we were all out there vacationing with you guys!
    1973Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Classic Dad photo. If the head is cut off you knew he took the pic.

    1977Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Dad, Mom, Sue and I visiting family in the heartland.

    1977Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Boeing's Employee Of The Month gets the special treatment, limo ride to work.

    Connie W. Very impressive! Way to go, Uncle Roger!
    1978Burien, WA

    Susan Mcgrew Visiting our mom’s parents.

    1982Seattle, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad's Boeing Portrait

    1982Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Holidays with Mom's parents, Violet and Bill. Not a 100% of the year.

    1983Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Gwen with her Grandfather

    1984Seattle, WA, United States

    Jolene Leighty Not sure the year, maybe 1984? Adventures with Grandpa.

    1984Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad and Mom celebrating their anniversary. I'm not a 100% sure of the year.

    1984Federal Way, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad working on the car, I'm lending emotional support.

    Sep 1984Seattle Area

    Ron Werthmann Dad and his family

    1986Federal Way, WA

    Linda Stas Linda and Dad.

    1986Davenport, IA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad in front of his old house on was one of his visits back to Iowa. Not sure of date.

    1987

    Brooke Bussone Grandpa holding me as a newborn.

    1988Not Sure where this is

    Ron Werthmann Dad, Uncle Jerry and Uncle? Not a 100% sure of date

    Connie W. Great Pic! That's My Dad, Uncle Jerry Werthmann, and Uncle Jerry Kreusch, Aunt Geraldine's husband, from Ohio.
    Ron W. So happy you can help us West Coast Werthmann's out with the names.
    1990Graham, WA, United States

    Debra Bussone "G-Pa Rog" with Brooke at age 3

    1992Federal Way, WA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad and mom celebrating their anniversary many years ago. Not sure of the date.

    1994Seattle area

    Ron Werthmann Dad and Mom celebrating their anniversary. Not a 100% sure of the year.

    12 Sep 1994Iowa

    Ron Werthmann Dad's visit with his brother and sisters.

    1996East Wenatchee, WA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew A rare photo of dad in a mustache. Photo taken at their homes in Wenatchee with mom and Blaine.

    1996Browns Point, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad, Uncle Jerome (Jerry) and Aunt Betty visiting from Iowa. Not 100% sure when this was taken.

    1996Wenatchee, WA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad owned a motorboat for a little while when they lived in Wenatchee. He enjoyed taking it out on the Columbia river.

    1998

    Susan Mcgrew Dad loved the game of golf. Not sure of the location or date.

    14 Feb 1999Browns Point, Washington

    Susan Mcgrew One of the things I loved most about my dad was his goofball side. He had a great sense of humor and loved making us all laugh.

    2001Winthrop Washington

    Susan Mcgrew Dad enjoying the views at Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, Washington.

    2001Cannon Beach, Oregon

    Susan Mcgrew Wonderful memories with Dad, Marilyn and some of the family in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

    24 Oct 2001Snoqualmie Falls, WA,

    Ron Werthmann Dad's Birthday had spectacular food and view of the falls.

    Dec 2001Browns Point, WA

    Ron Werthmann Came to visit Dad for Christmas, then some family arrived that day and over the week.

    2002

    Brooke Bussone Taking a cruise around the Caribbean.

    Feb 2002Magens Bay, Saint Thomas

    Ron Werthmann Family Caribbean cruise came with time to relax on the beach and soak in the sun. More family pics here from that cruise.

    2 Feb 2002Seattle area

    Ron Werthmann Darla's Wedding

    3 Jun 2002San Francisco, CA

    Ron Werthmann Dad always mixed well with our friends.

    Oct 2002Browns Point, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad lined up with all the kids.

    Oct 2006

    Sharon McLelland Helping dad celebrate his 74th birthday.

    2008Seattle, WA, United States

    Debra Bussone Dad "borrowing" hair from his daughters Debbie and Sharon

    2008Floating around on a cruise ship

    Ron Werthmann Put 'em up. Not a 100% sure of the year.

    2009Newcastle, WA, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad with his grandsons Dylan and Blaine at Dylan‘s high school graduation.

    May 2009Payson, AZ

    Jolene Leighty Grandpa at my Wedding

    8 Sep 2009Sonoma, CA

    Ron Werthmann Dad and Marilyn at Ron and Matt's wedding celebration, Grace Ranch in Sonoma, CA.

    2010

    joe story Roger and Marilyn dining on one of their many cruises. They were probably heading to the dance floor next ...

    2010

    Sharon McLelland Not sure of the year

    2011Northern Arizona

    Susan Mcgrew Dad loved road trips and I believe this was taken during one of their trips heading through Northern Arizona.

    2012

    Sharon McLelland Dad sure did like to make people laugh

    Ron W. OMG, one of my FAVORITE PICS of Dad!!!
    6 Apr 2013

    Linda Stas Conner and Bryce enjoying some great grandpa time.

    17 Jun 2013Seattle, WA, United States

    Brooke Bussone Grandpa and Dylan at Dylan's college graduation dinner.

    2015

    Brooke Bussone The family that flexes together. I'm not sure of the year, but it was around 2015 I think.

    14 Feb 2015Scottsdale Arizona

    Susan Mcgrew Dad and Marilyn were both loyal Seahawk’s fans.

    12 Aug 2015Union, WA, United States

    Carrie Clark Alexander Gpa took me for a ride in his golf cart to listen to music at the Alderbrook clubhouse. He told me he loved listening to the band there. Great times!!!

    13 Aug 2015Union, WA, United States

    Carrie Clark Alexander Gpa teaching his great-grandson how to putt. Ian had just celebrated his 10th birthday.

    2016Hood Canal, Washington

    Susan Mcgrew Dad and Marilyn always enjoyed the 4th of July festivities at Alderbrook Resort.

    19 Mar 2016Sedona, Arizona

    Ron Werthmann We took a "Guys" trip to Sedona to do some hiking, eating and just maybe a little too many margaritas. It was a good father/son bonding time, long over due. Linda met up with us for lunch before we headed back to Peoria.

    7 Aug 2016Union, WA

    Ron Werthmann Dad and his fantasy car, a Bently.

    Nov 2016Good Year, AZ

    Linda Stas Dad with Granddaughter Gwen. She could always make him laugh. 😊

    11 Nov 2016Dad’s house in Good Year, Arizona

    Linda Stas What a nice visit with my dad. I always treasured my alone time with him.

    2017Peoria, AZ, United States

    Debra Bussone "G-Pa Rog" and grandson Dylan

    2017Peoria, AZ, United States

    Debra Bussone Our version of carpool karaoke

    Apr 2017Glendale, AZ, United States

    Jolene Leighty Grandpa and I. Family dinner.

    23 Apr 2017Peoria, AZ

    Ron Werthmann Dinner out with some of the family.

    24 Apr 2017Pebble Creek, AZ

    Ron Werthmann Dad doing what he enjoys most, cleaning and puttering.

    8 Nov 2017Pebble Creek

    Susan Mcgrew Dad and his grandson, Blaine.

    2018Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad loved the Seahawk’s and he and Marilyn enjoyed meeting us at the Seahawk’s bar in Scottsdale to watch the games with us.

    2018

    joe story Roger and Marilyn hanging on Bainbridge Island with Mt. Rainier peaking over their shoulders

    2018Glendale, AZ, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad and Blaine enjoying a beer together at Dad’s 87th birthday celebration at his favorite German restaurant in town. Ron bought Dad and Marilyn these hilarious German aprons which they proudly wore to dinner!

    4 Mar 2018Avondale, AZ

    Ron Werthmann

    May 2018

    Sharon McLelland Dad was a real animal lover 🥰

    23 Aug 2018Pebble Creek, AZ

    Ron Werthmann Dad and Marilyn huggin'

    2019Peoria, AZ, United States

    Brooke Bussone Mom taking a photo of us before dinner in 2019 in Arizona.

    2019Peoria, AZ, United States

    Debra Bussone A lipstick smooch on the cheek from a loving daughter

    Connie W. Love this! 💘
    2019Montecito

    Jolene Leighty Gwen, Grandpa and Me.

    2019

    joe story Roger and Marilyn hanging by their pool at the Montecito....

    2019Peoria, AZ, United States

    Debra Bussone Dad with all his girls

    21 Jan 2019Peoria, AZ

    Ron Werthmann On this visit to see Dad and Marilyn at Montecito I asked him to show me the Wall of Honor downstairs in the common area. It was easy to see him, he hadn't changed all that much, other than his Army uniform to civilian clothing.

    21 Jan 2019Montecito in Peoria AZ

    Ron Werthmann

    24 Oct 2019Ranch Mañana Gold Club

    Ron Werthmann Susan organized a great outdoor Mexican meal for Dad on his 87th Birthday, it was a fun occasion.

    27 Oct 2019

    Ron Werthmann Matt and I flew down to celebrate Dad's birthday and we had our send off meal at Denny's. He had pie for breakfast. He looks happy about that.

    25 Dec 2019Susan and Bob’s

    Susan Mcgrew Christmas 2019 with Dad and Marilyn at our house. They sure loved the chocolate martinis!

    2020Peoria, AZ, United States

    Susan Mcgrew Dad enjoying one of his favorite things...a chocolate malt during our visit. Dad loved chocolate.

    2020Peoria, AZ, United States

    Brooke Bussone Grandpa and Marilyn at Montecito.

    2020Peoria, AZ

    Ron Werthmann Dad hamming it up at Montecito

    2020Peoria, AZ

    Ron Werthmann Enjoying the easy life at Montecito.

    7 Mar 2020Peoria, AZ

    Ron Werthmann Flew in from California to see my Dad.

    7 Mar 2020Peoria, AZ

    Ron Werthmann Dad loved the chocolate shakes at In-n-Out. I don't blame him.

    8 Jun 2020Montecito, Arizona

    Linda Stas Dad loved to layer. 😊

    2021

    Sharon McLelland One of my favorite memories of dad was a song he sang often that reflects what he shared and gave to us all “You Are My Sunshine”

    Connie W. Susan, that is so very precious! A song to keep in your heart forever. Love u guys and Uncle Roger!❤

    I don't have a photo to share, but just wanted to say I'm crying as I look thru all of these wonderful pictures again. Our families were similar in many ways! Uncle Roger was like a second second Dad to me in that he'd give loving advice about men, money and having fun every time I saw him. 😊 I hope you guys come for a visit soon! Mom and Dad,...

    Connie Werthmann9 Mar 2021