Roger Paul Hiers, honorable and cherished husband of Christine Anne (Hess) Hiers, and loving
and devoted father of Karen (Dave) Bollwahn, of Sheboygan, WI and Lisa (Matt) Byczek, of
Waunakee, WI soared his way to Heaven on March 12th, 2021.
Roger was born to Merit and (Mary) Magdalene Hiers on December 16th, 1944. Along with his
two brothers, Robert (Connie) and Richard (Nancy) Hiers, he attended Kohler Public Schools
until his admission to the United States Air Force in 1963. Roger proudly served our country as a
computer repairman on the Titan 1 Missile at Beale Air Force Base in California.
Upon discharge of his service, Roger returned to Sheboygan and married the love of his life,
Christine. Together they proudly raised two daughters, Karen and Lisa, of whom he was
infinitely proud.
Roger spent his leisure time surrounded by all things speed and racing. He worked with his
nephew, Steve, on his stock car for the Plymouth dirt track races, and shared his extensive
knowledge of repair and restore with anyone willing to learn. This was particularly appreciated
by his son-in-law. If it purred or barked, he loved it. Engines, as well as cats and dogs, and they
all loved him back just as much.
Roger didn’t want a lot of fanfare with his passing; he was a modest guy that enjoyed the
simple pleasures of life. He was a fighter to the very end and will be terribly missed.
Along with his beloved wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and brothers, Roger is survived by 5
beautiful grandchildren all with hearts of gold – Cora, Vania, and Otto Bollwahn, and Travis and
Katie Byczek. He is also survived by Chris’s siblings – Terry (Tim) Tyson, Jim (Julie) and Patrick
Hess, Laura Dumovich, and Ann (John) Gordon and many nieces and nephews. He is further
survived by his valued friend and exercise buddy, Noel Winscher.
One important lesson I learned from my dad is: If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. Thank
you pops for all that you’ve given to us. For all of the love and the support. The good lessons
and the ones we wouldn’t mind forgetting. In Roger’s passing, let us not be sad. He liked the
good times much better! And he has joined the many in Heaven who were waiting for his
arrival to celebrate his birth into a new glorious life, owing to the grace of God, through Jesus’
sacrifice.
A future service and time of sharing is being planned and will take place at Oakbrook
Community Church where God’s love shines through. Always.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
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