Roger A. Chambers, 73, of Mendota passed away Friday November 6, 2020 in his residence.
Graveside services for family and friends will be Monday November 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements.
Roger was born April 1, 1947 in LaSalle to Donald and Leona (Lipka) Chambers and lived in Mendota most of his life.
He graduated from Mendota High School in 1965 and graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering as an electrical engineer. He was retired and worked several jobs in his lifetime in the Mendota area, most recently at Del Monte and Black Brothers. He was friendly to everyone he met and was an avid reader who loved intellectual subjects as well as science fiction. He also cared for his mother for many years before her death.
He is survived by his brothers Brian (Deb) Harris of Amboy and Karl (Clara) Harris of Dixon; sister Sheryl (Doug) Setchell of Ashford, Washington and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather Herbert Harris.
Memorials may be directed to Mendota Area Senior Services.