Roger Hauser

Roger Hauser

April 09, 1937 - November 09, 2021

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Dr. Roger E. Hauser, 84, of Platteville, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Father John Blewett and Deacon Bill Bussan will concelebrate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Monday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the UW-Platteville Foundation, Roger Hauser Industrial Studies Scholarship. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Roger was born on April 9, 1937 in Cuba City, WI; the fifth of seven children of William and Mary (Kirwan) Hauser. He married Ann Richards on August 13, 1960 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, Wisconsin. Roger graduated from Cuba City High School in 1955. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, a Master's from University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Technology from University of Northern Colorado.

Roger taught at UW-Platteville from 1966 until his retirement in 2000. He played an instrumental part in the Industrial Studies Department. He was a dedicated professor, mentor and motivator with varied interests that included metal fabrication, foundry operations and safety.

A lifelong sports fan, Roger especially enjoyed attending UWP and Badger basketball games. He was a passionate woodworker who never passed up an auction to find that one of a kind antique to refinish. He traveled all over the Midwest to his grandkids activities, enthusiastically cheering through many a rainy, cold game. His other interests included fishing at the cottage and working through his project list provided by Ann.

Roger was a man of strong faith. He was a Parish Trustee at St Mary's Catholic Church for more than twenty years and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a community minded volunteer and let his actions speak louder than words.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann, four children Kelly (Scott) Thompson of Cedar Rapids, IA; Heidi (Donald) Sutherland of Cary, IL; Tony (Andrea Parisi) of Salem, WI and Holly (Robert) Wright of Middleton, four grandchildren, Katelyn (John) Williams, Hunter (Morgan) Thompson, Michael Sutherland, Matthew Sutherland and one great grandchild, Olive Williams. He is further survived by his siblings, Dan (Dorothy) Hauser and Mary Grimm, Brothers-in-law Ted (Sande) Richards, Mark (Juliette) Richards, Phil (Donna) Richards and Sisters-in-law Doris Mergen and Chris (John) Yingling. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kevin Carr & his associates as well as the staff at Edenbrook of Platteville.

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Diane (Springer) Lowe
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Ann & family, Roger was a dear friend and neighbor to my folks. Dad, especially admired his intelligence, humor and generous spirit. May God’s peace be with you during this time. A Sympathy Gift of Trees Planted has been Planted In Loving Memory of Dr. Roger E. Hauser courtesy of Diane (Springer) Lowe.
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ted klaas and family
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to ann aqnd the rest of rogers family were so sorry for the loss of ur husband and father and grandfather u have our deepest sympathy and condolonces roger was very good man i enjoyed knowing him from st marys and working with him at diff events at church too and knights of columbus he will be sadly issed by many . ur all in our prayers god bless u all ted and family.
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Joseph, Bonnie, Sarah and Emily Knott
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God Bless Dr. Roger and may God bless all family, loved ones and friends. Dr. Roger, you sure raised a wonderful son, Tony. It has been an honor and a pleasure being apart of Tony and Andrea's life. I have heard of many great stories of you and will cherish those memories. We will donate to have a tree planted in your honor. God Bless, The Knott's
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Carolyn Schuldt
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To the family of Roger Hauser, please accept my deepest sympathy in his recent passing..growing up in Platteville, the Richards name was a familiar one...having attended PHS, I was classmate of Sande Richards and brother Michael was classmate of Ted. They were such a good family and contributed much to the community..though I cannot attend the visitation, I send heartfelt thoughts and prayers to his family and friends in the area. Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt PHS 1960
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Tom & Sarah Brusky
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In Loving Memory of Dr. Roger E. Hauser, A Sympathy Gift of Group of 10 Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of Dr. Roger E. Hauser courtesy of Tom & Sarah Brusky.
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Amy Mergen
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Sending heartfelt sympathy to you all for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. He had a rare quality of true kindness and a wonderful twinkle in his eyes. I am certain that Rog and Dave are enjoying their reunion and beaming their love down to all us. XO, Amy

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