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Obituary: Roger W Wiegand

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Obituary:  Roger W Wiegand

Born: August 19, 1943
Died: April 18, 2014

Roger William Wiegand, 70, of Ridgewood, NJ passed away April 18, 2014. Son of Francis J. Sr. and Eleanor Cooper Wiegand, he was born August 19, 1943 in Paterson, NJ and was a lifelong resident of the Village of Ridgewood.

Graduate of Ridgewood High School, he received a BA in Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He taught business law and typing at Cresskill High School for 25 years before retiring in 1993.

Since his retirement he has been an active and outspoken member of the community he loved. He wanted nothing but the best for Ridgewood and its residents. Throughout his 70 years, he enriched the lives of many and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. From his students to his neighbors, Roger was the voice of reason. He will be sorely missed.

He was predeceased by his parents, brother Francis J. Wiegand Jr. and sister Eleanor Daley. He is survived by nephew Frederick Michael Daley III and wife MaryAnn of Hewitt, NJ, nieces Kerry Anne Daley of Portsmouth, RI, Julia Ann Wiegand and Elizabeth Couchon of North Attleboro, MA, grandnephew Frederick Michael Daley IV and wife Meghan Marie of Staten Island, NY, and grandniece Amanda Marie Daley of Hewitt, NJ.

Funeral services will be private. A memorial gathering for friends will be held from 3-6 pm, Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 216 South Irving Street Ridgewood, NJ. Please bring your favorite Roger story to share.

Donations can be made in Roger’s name to the American Heart Association or Friends of the Ridgewood Library.

12 thoughts on “Obituary: Roger W Wiegand

  1. RIP Roger, job well done

  2. He looks familiar…did he ride his bike alot ?

  3. Yes #2 that was him. RIP my friend.

  4. roger was the best, he new a lot about the village, he was a big help to all of us. he will be missed, what a great man . roger you are now in the holly land.R i p my friend. and a big thank you.

  5. He did not know my name but I have talked with him several times over the years. He was always on his bike. Very friendly, nice man.

  6. Rest in Piece longtime friend. Dom.

  7. He was a true gentleman who loved the Village of Ridgewood. Rest in peace and dignity.

  8. Knew him from working with the Village….. a real straight shooter.
    He spoke his mind….and it was from his heart.

    A gentleman.

  9. Rest in peace my friend… I will miss our long talks…

  10. Rest in peace. You were an honest friend who was not afraid to call it like it is. Will miss your candor. You were an original and we need more of that in this day and age. Miss you, my friend.

  11. Last time I spoke with Roger we were both on our bikes, stopped at the light btwn Ridgewood Ave and Pleasant.

    He was going to ride over to the Paramus Country Club to look for lost golf balls.

    Not sure if he even played golf…

  12. the village needed a man like that to be on the council .

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