Roger “Butch” Lauren Klitsch
LEWISTON – Roger “Butch” Lauren Klitsch, of Lewiston, has gone to heaven on July 31, 2021 at 3:30 PM. Born in Paterson, New Jersey on August 15, 1951, he was the son of Roger M. and Jeannine M. (Surh) Klitsch. He battled various illnesses over the years but passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. Survived by wife Theresa Klitsch (of 48 years), daughter Tricia Klitsch and sister Karen Rizzo. He was a Vietnam Era Veteran serving in the Naval Air. Roger worked as an Engineer/Fabricator for Wahlco Metroflex until his retirement in 2020. He was an avid golfer, loved road trips which required a “no turn around” rule and always said look on the bright side. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 196 Scribner Blvd in Lewiston, on Sunday, August 8, at 2 PM.
Condolences and a video tribute may be accessed online at http://www.albert-burpee.com .
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society,
55 Strawberry Ave.,
Lewiston, ME 04240
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