Roger was born October 19, 1938, to Walter W. Tiarks and Alma M. Dretske in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Roger was a lifetime member and past president of West Allis Bowmen and active in the West Allis Police Reserves for many years. He was also a life member and past president of the Silver Arrow Club, as well as serving as past president of KMFAL. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 64 years Edith, children; Jeanne Farina, Timothy (Roxanne), Andrew (Trina) and grandchildren; Frank (Megan), Tiana, Kristin (Evan Yee), Amanda (Nick Porto), Nick (Alexys), Kelsey, and Olivia. Great- Grandchildren; Jude, Walter, Emmaline, William, Lewis, Margo, and Korie. He is further survived by many relatives and friends and will be missed by many.

Visitation at Living Hope Lutheran Church (Formerly Good Shepherd’s Ev. Luth) 1235 South 100th Street, West Allis, Monday, December 4, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Funeral Service 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the church or to Ruth Hospice, 8300 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, WI 53219.