Donald Charles Roche

Donald Charles Roche was born June 30, 1926, in Neshkoro, Marquette Co., WI, and died October 31, 2020, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 94. He is the son of Stephen Francis Roche of Redgranite, Green Lake Co., WI, and Frida Maria Constance Norlin of Waupaca Co., WI.

Ruth Ann Miller was born October 24, 1931, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, and died October 7, 2006, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, at age 87. She is the daughter of James A. Miller of Wisconsin, and Lenora Pearl of Green Bay, Brown Co., WI.

Donald Charles Roche and Ruth Ann Miller were married June 28, 1952, at St. Matthew's Church, Green Bay, Brown Co., WI.

Donald Charles Roche and Ruth Ann (Miller) Roche had five children:

  1. Lynette Ann Roche: Born about 1954 in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI. Married August 10, 1974, at Saint Matthew Church, Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, to Dale Gene Lucht: Born about 1951 in Unknown.
  2. Kim Marie Roche: Born about 1957 in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI. Friend of Keith Fox.
  3. Charles Berry Roche: Born Unknown in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI.
  4. Mary Roche: Born Unknown in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI.
  5. Patrick J. Roche: Born Unknown in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI. Luann Dalebroux

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Donald Charles Roche was born June 30, 1926, in Berlin, Waushara Co., WI.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Stephen F. Roche (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 31 is a Farmer living in Marion Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Norma G. Roche (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 17. Living at home are his three sons, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Norlin J. Roche (age 6); Donald C. Roach (age 3); and Gerald D. Roche (age 5/12).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows James A. Miller (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 31 is a Public Service Line Foreman renting his home for $40/month and is living at 732 Clay Street, 2nd Ward, City of Green Bay, Brown Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lenora M. Miller (age 26) born in Wisconsin to German and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 24. Living at home is his son, Jerome L. Miller (age 11/12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

Ruth Ann Miller was born October 24, 1931, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI.

Jeanette Miller

Born in Green Bay, WI on Apr 21, 1937

Died on Jan 19, 2010 and resided in Village of Allouez, WI

Jeanette M. Miller, 72, Allouez resident, passed away January 19, 2010. Jeanette was the daughter of the late James and Lenora (Pearl) Miller. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, St. Norbert College, and U. W. Stevens Point, and attended Notre Dame University. She taught 31 years at St. Joseph Academy and 7 years at Notre Dame Academy. She had many hobbies; the latest crocheting prayer shawls for Resurrection Parish, baby blankets for Love Life, and afghans for Project Linus. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Roche and brother-in-law, Donald Roche; and sister-in-law, Joyce Miller; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jerome. Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Dr., on Saturday, February 27th from 12:30 until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial 1:30 P.M. at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Online condolences may be sent to Jeanette’s family at www.prokowall.com. A memorial fund has been established for the Leukemia research foundation.

Funeral Mass: Saturday Feb 27, 2010, 1:30 pm at Resurrection Parish

Visitation: Saturday Feb 27, 2010, 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Resurrection Parish

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1940, shows Steven Roche (age 47) born in Wisconsin and with 5 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI, is a Farmer on a Farm who owns his farm worth $700 and is living in Marion Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Freda Roche (age 35) born in Wisconsin and with 8 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there are his three unmarried children: his daughter, Norline Roche (age 17) born in Wisconsin with 3 years of High School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; his son, Donald Roche (age 13)born in Wisconsin with years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; and his son, Jerald Roche (age 10) born in Wisconsin with 5 years of School and 4 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there is his widowed mother-in-law, Christine Norlin (age 69) born in Sweden  and a Naturalized Citizen with 3 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI.

Donald Charles Roche and Ruth Ann Miller were married June 28, 1952, at St. Matthew's Church, Green Bay, WI.

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, Saturday, July 5, 1952

Green Bay Girl, Neshkoro Man Wed

NESHKORO, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. James A, Miller, Green Bay, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Ruth Ann, to Donald C. Roche, soon of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Roche, Neshkoro. The rites were held at St. Matthew's Church, Green Bay, Saturday, with the Rev. Norbert B. Rank officiating. Chantilly lace and net fashioned the gown, the bride had chosen for the ceremony. With it she wore a lace cap edged with pearls. Her bridal bouquet was of pink roses surrounding a white orchid. Attending the bride were her sister, Miss Jeanette Miller as maid of honor and the bridegroom's sister, Miss Karen Raye Roche, junior bridesmaid. Miss Rita Evearts, Green Bay, was the bridal aid. James Moser, Naperville, Ill., was best man and others in the wedding party were Richard Van Lanren, Green Bay; Larry Miller, Dale and Thomas McGrath, Watertown. The bridegroom is a graduate of Neshkoro High School and St. Norbert College. He is a Marine veteran of World War II.