Roger Gregorich

ROGER W. "BEAR" GREGORICH, age 73, of Willard, WI, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI, on Friday, January 10, 2025.  A Celebration of Life for Bear will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Willard Athletic Club in Willard, from 12pm to 4pm.

Roger William Gregorich was born on August 3, 1951 in Marshfield, WI, to Leo F. and Dorothy T. (Petkovsek) Gregorich.  He was raised in Willard, attending Willard Grade School and Greenwood High School, where he played football and was on the 1968 state championship football team.  After graduating high school, Bear attended U-W Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI, where he played football and graduated with a Bachelors degree.  He was united in marriage to Ronda L. Schneebeli on December 10, 1977 at Curtiss, WI.  Bear worked various jobs over the years, including, Liebzeit's Dairy where he worked in the factory and hauled milk, Tower Hill Construction, Fox Built Construction, and later started his own construction business building and remodeling homes.  After retiring, Bear enjoyed driving around the neighborhood and visiting with people, he loved fishing, especially his trips to Canada, and loved his dog, Rudy.

He is survived by two brothers: Roy (Charlotte) Gregorich, and Fred (Jill) Gregorich, both of Willard; his brothers-in-law: Randy (Dawn) Schneebeli of Spencer, WI, and Kevin (Carolyn) Schneebeli, of Willard; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Bear was preceded in death by his wife, Ronda, on June 21, 2021; his parents; and one brother, George, on June 16, 1997, and his wife, Marcia.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Cuddie Funeral Home, of Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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