Roger K. LeBouton

Roger Kenneth LeBouton, age 80, passed away on July 21, 2023, at his home in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on June 24, 1943, in Marinette, WI. Roger was the son of Jennie (Doubek) LeBouton-Brzycki and Ferdinand LeBouton. He married Paula Plagowski on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1969, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Menasha. Roger taught for several years at both St. John’s and St. Mary’s Catholic schools in Menasha. In 1974, Roger and Paula relocated to Elcho, WI, where he taught until his retirement in 2008. During retirement Roger enjoyed woodworking projects, writing, watching the local wildlife, and spending time with family and friends. In 2011, Roger and Paula moved to Oshkosh. In each of their homes, Roger was active in his local church. At Holy Family Parish in Elcho, he served as a music and choir leader and a liturgist. At St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Oshkosh, he wrote regular columns for the parish newsletter. He also completed lay leader training and made it his ministry to visit people in nursing homes to provide social and spiritual connections. Survivors include Paula, his wife of 54 years; sons Joseph (Ariadna, children Yamila (Royce Butler) and Javier), Michael (Rebecca, children Ellie (Katheryn Horne), Maddie (Connor Williams), and Anna), Matthew (Jackie, children Wyatt and Tyler); nieces Jane (Jeff) Van Handle and Mary (Mike) Strohm, and nephew John Sturm. Roger was preceded in death by his father Ferdinand, mother Jennie, step-father Edward Brzycki, brother Dennis LeBouton, sister Kathleen Sturm, brother-in-law John Sturm, and infant sister Mary Ann. Funeral services will take place, on Monday July 31,2023 at St. Vincent Church, at 1225 Oregon St., Oshkosh, WI 54902. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 am with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, celebrated by Father Louis Golamari. A meal will follow. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Oshkosh. The family extends great thanks to Compassus Hospice, especially Stephanie. Special thanks, also, to Father Louis and the St Jude parish staff. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Oshkosh Community Food Pantry, the Oshkosh Warming Shelter, or the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services.

Roger K. LeBouton

June 24, 1943 - July 21, 2023

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