Roger Edward Erdmann, age 75, Kaukauna, died peacefully at his home, on Monday, December 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Green Bay on October 2, 1942, the son of Mildred Erdmann. He was raised on the family farm by his grandparents, Gustave and Emma Erdmann. He married Catherine Beyer at St. Paul's Parish in Wrightstown on January 12, 1963. Roger worked at Thilmany Pulp and Paper for 41 ½ years, until his retirement in December of 2003. He was a member of the Thilmany Quarter Century Club, Pyrotechnic Guild International and the Kaukauna Athletic Club.

Roger enjoyed golfing, traveling and playing bingo with his girls. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and took great pride in taking care of his family.

Roger is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Catherine; daughters: Sherri (Tim) Coffey of Kimberly; Bonnie (Raymond) Nabbefeld of Kimberly; and Michelle (Brian) Bruns of Wrightstown; grandchildren: Aaron and Ashley Evers, Ben Nabbefeld, Danielle (John) Cops, Katie Coffey and Hayden Bruns; great grandson, Michael Nabbefeld; brothers: Warren (Connie) Schmidt and Ronald (Norma) Schmidt; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Peter (Barbara) Beyer, Marcy Meulemans, Jackie Jones, Agnes Karner, Edward (Judy) Beyer, Alex Beyer, Charles (Rosemary) Beyer, Janice Beyer and Doris Beyer. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred (Melvin) Schmidt; grandparents, Gustave and Emma Erdmann; father and mother-in-law, Edmund and Agnes Beyer; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Albert Beyer, Edmund Beyer Jr., Art Meulemans, Joyce (Bernard) Van Roy, Bill Jones, Robert Karner and Judy Beyer.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) beginning at 5:00 p.m. until time of Parish Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday, December 7, 2017 at HOLY CROSS PARISH (301 Desnoyer St. Kaukauna) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Pomeroy will officiate and Deacon Bruce Corey will assist. Committal will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Roger's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Montgomery Elmer, Dr. Dianne Zwicke, her team, and the amazing staff on 10T at St. Luke's, and Heartland Hospice, for the exceptional care he was given.