Roger Corrigan

Roger Corrigan
Des Moines

Roger Corrigan, 83, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the VA Hospital.

Roger was born April 1, 1932 in Guthrie Center, Iowa to John and Nell (McCall) Corrigan and graduated from Guthrie Center High School. He served in the United States Navy for four years. On February 11, 1961 he married Marilyn Drew. Roger retired in 1994 from the telephone company after 36 years of service. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Roger enjoyed gardening and traveling. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family.

Roger is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn; children, Ted (Linda) Corrigan, Paige (Paul Chamberlain) Sanders and Jay (Sonia) Corrigan; grandchildren, Rae and Lilly Corrigan, Henry and Stella Sanders and Tessa and Noah Corrigan; siblings, Glen (Dorothy) Corrigan and Maxine (Don) Ludwig; and a host of extended family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 with the Rosary recited at 4 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street. Roger will be laid to rest at St. Patrick Cemetery in Cumming.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Veteran’s Hospital B.R.U./Hospice or Christ the King Catholic Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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