Residence: Monticello ( Oak Grove area ), Indiana
Died: Saturday, February 15, 2014
Location: Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, Florida
 
 
Age: 88
Date of Birth: Wednesday, October 14, 1925
Birth place: Carroll County, Jefferson Township, Indiana

Branch: Army

Service: World War II
Father: Harley W. Roach
 
Mother: Maude M. ( Bierrum ) Roach
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Lived in the Monticello (Oak Grove area) all of his life, wintering in Fruitland Park, Florida
Funeral Date: Saturday, June 07, 2014
Funeral Location: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2014, Celebration of Life Service at the First Church of God of Idaville, Indiana
Clergy: Rev. Mike Sanning of the First Church of God of Idaville, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Private for the family.
Visitation will be:
Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the First Church of God of Idaville, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Don attended Carson Grade School in rural Carroll County, and Monticello Public Schools, now known as Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Indiana. He excelled in the sports of basketball, football, and track. Don was drafted into the United States Army in 1946, where he was sent for specialized training in surveying. After graduation, he was sent to the Philippine Islands where he served until his discharge. Don spent his working career as a farmer in Jefferson Township (Carroll County), Indiana, of which he took great pride. During this time, he served two (2) terms as Township Trustee of Jefferson Township (Carroll County), Indiana, and two (2) terms on the Board of School Trustees of the Twin Lakes School Corporation. Mr. Roach and his wife, Mary, spent the last thirty (30) years wintering in Fruitland Park, Florida, where he made many lasting friends. He attended the Idaville First Church of God of Idaville, Indiana, and the Northside Christian Church of Fruitland Park, Florida.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the wishes of the donor. Envelopes will be available at funeral home.
Marriage Information: On November 3, 1945, at the First Church of God of Idaville, Indiana, he married Mary Ellen Lemon. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Mary E. Roach of Monticello (Oak Grove area), Indiana; Sons, Bruce Roach of Fruitland Park, Florida, and Joe Roach of Monticello (Oak Grove area), Indiana; Granddaughters, Rachel of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Sarah of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Great Grandchildren, Bridget, and Jace.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Harley W. and Maude M. (Bierrum) Roach; Infant Daughter.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488