John E. Roesch

John E. Roesch, age 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Agrace Hospicare in Fitchburg. He was born on July 29, 1937, in Lancaster, the son on Glen and Mildred Leona (Holmes) Roesch. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1955. Following graduation, John served his country in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1959. In 1958, he was united in marriage to Irene Cotel who preceded him in death in 2007. In 2009, John married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Sandleback, and enjoyed life together that they had missed.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene Roesch; daughters: Jackie (Bob) Matters; Linda (Dennis) Snyder; sons: Daniel (Ann) and Ryan (Mindy); step-daughters: Brenda (Konrad) Shaw; Annette (Joe) Lolwing; Lois (Kevin Govier) Wieland; Karen (Steve) Dauck; Lorraine (Roger) Winkers; many grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren; his brother, Jim (Helen) and brother-in-law, John Joyce.

In addition to his wife and parents, John was also preceded in death by sisters: Pat (Bernard) Chapman and Jean Joyce; step-son, David Wieland; step-granddaughter, Addison Jane Laack.

Grave side services with military honors were held on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. At Johns request, there was no visitation. Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services is serving the family.