Roger Lee Pixley

1939 - 2017

Roger Lee Pixley obituary, 1939-2017, Bath, MI

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

1730 East Grand River Ave

East Lansing, Michigan

Roger Pixley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 5, 2017.

Roger Lee Pixley, 78, went home to be with the Lord where he joined his princess Bella August 4, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Bath, Michigan. Roger was born in Lansing to Elmer and Wilma Pixley on April 1, 1939. Roger was a devoted MSU fan and season ticket holder for football and basketball for over 30 years. Roger's hobbies were fishing, hunting, bowling, golf and softball. Roger loved to coach his children in sports and never missed a game. He also enjoyed camping with his family on the lake shores of Northern Michigan and traveling to Colorado and Hawaii.

Roger will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Rhonda (Kevin) Pixley Hoard and Robin (Eric) Pixley Carlson; his son, Rick Alan Pixley; his grandchildren, Nathan (Shawn), April (Travis), Nick (Elizabeth), Nickolas (Crystal), Rachel (Jerremy), Nicole (Dillon), Emily (Joe), Roger, Jacob, Joseph, and Jon; and his great-grandchildren, Dylan, Kendal, Lyla, Kylie, Axel, Louie, Elias, Little Nick; and his adopted daughter, Char Riggs.

A memorial service will be held on, August 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm at House of Prayer, 9940 Old M-78, Haslett. Memorial contributions may be made in Roger's honor to the House of Prayer Children's Ministry.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com

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August 9, 2017

Pixley Family:

I share your sorrow for Roger as my uncle Chuck Rockette passed away this saturday in Sun City ariz.

My grand parents lived nex door (across the vacant lot) from the Pixley family on Fairview Ave, and I spent a lot of happy times with Roger as a young kid. We meet up again at the Dewitt Senior golf league some 60 odd years later!
He was good people.

my prayers.
Butch (rockette) Melton

August 9, 2017

Lioness Dona Gartside

Sorry to hear of your loss,girls, I know you will miss him dearly, but now he is with his princess.

August 8, 2017

Merrill Wilson

I worked for grounds for 28 yrs and he was custodial supervisor so our departments worked together on many things..you could not ask for a better co worker and friend..in 28 yr's I never heard not one employee complain about him .! They absolutely loved him.! And I'm a better person for learning from him.! Great guy.... his children should be very proud of him...! So sorry for your loss

August 7, 2017

Bob and Jamie Lyon

Jamie and I couldn't have asked for better neighbors, co-workers and friends and now it's clear what a gift it was after many years apart to bump into almost the entire Pixley family a few months ago.

Rest in Peace Roger and Bella.

August 7, 2017

Jan Tanner

Dear Robin, Rhonda and family,
We are so saddened to hear of your father's passing. He was such a fortunate man to have the two of you as his daughters. You were well brought up by two loving parents. And now, Roger and Bella are together again.
We wish we could have met your parents as well as Eric's parents. All were such good, hard working, family oriented people; their "lead by example" character is reflected in their children.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Paul and Jan Tanner

August 7, 2017

Gloria Capetillo

To the Pixley Family, My prayers are with you.Roger was my supervisor for many years in the Custodial Services at MSU. he was the best supervisor anyone would ever want to work under. Roger was always nice to his employees. Just a dear man.
May God bless you.
Gloria Capetillo

August 7, 2017

Sad to hear about Roger's passing. I enjoyed working with him at MSU. He was always cheerful and helpful in my work with him. My condolences to the family. Unfortunately, I have another memorial service to attend on Saturday.

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9940 Old M-78, Haslett, MI

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1730 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

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