Roger C. McGee

Roger Clarence McGee died peacefully on September 22, 2012, at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington, with his son by his side. He was 88 years old.Roger was born on March 14, 1924 in Coshocton, Ohio to Clarence J. and Esther (Axcell) McGee. A Bronze Star recipient, he served in the Army during World War II and saw action during the Battle of the Bulge. He received a B.S. degree in Education from Otterbein College and a Masters degree in School Administration from The Ohio State University. After a career in school administration in the Ohio public schools, Roger and his wife Esther moved to Covenant Shores Retirement Center in Mercer Island, Washington, in 1996, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Roger was preceded in death by his wife Esther, brothers John and Edwin, and sister Rosemary. Survivors include his daughters Rosetta and Margaret and son Brian; grandsons Kern, Rory, Trey, Tynan, and Braden McGee and Max Philipson; son-in-law David Schroeder and daughter-in-law Kathe Kern.Memorial services were held at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church on September 28, 2012, with Pastor Sheri Edwards Dalton officiating.