Roger Allen Tamsen passed away Dec. 23, 2006 at the age of 67 years. Roger graduated in 1962 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in chemical engineering. His career was spent in manufacturing with an emphasis in plastics engineering. He worked at Globe Union (Johnson Controls) in the battery division; Badger Meter in meter casings and retired from In-Sink-Erator in disposer manufacturing. The Society of Plastics Engineers-Milwaukee Section has bestowed several awards on Roger for his contributions to the Society especially for his enduring diligence, unselfish use of his time and long-term guidance for the education to students in the field of plastics development. Roger's cherished soul touched so many lives of family and friends with love and care.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; daughter, Genevieve; sons, Roger II (Julie) and Andrew and Christopher. Further Survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Rudolf and Leona (nee Kutz). Roger has been a devoted member and officer of St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church and the family wishes memorials to St. Lucas's Debt Retirement Fund, if desired.