Roger entered the US Navy in January of 1960 and served in the communications and intelligence departments. It was during his last tour of duty in Japan that he met and married Kiyoko Uedan on Dec. 22, 1963.
In Jan. of 1964 Roger and Kiyoko returned to the United States, joining Lakewood Ev. Lutheran Church (ELS) in Tocoma, WA. Roger was a very active member at the church until he and Kiyoko moved to Mankato, MN. It was there where Roger enrolled in Bethany Lutheran Seminary, graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree on May 29, 1969. He fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a pastor when he was ordained and installed as a pastor at First American Lutheran Church (ELS) of Mayville, ND. Pastor Falk ministered to several congregations in the US until accepting a call in 1974 to serve the Japan Mission of the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod.
Since 2000, Pastor Falk has lived in Sturgeon Bay, joining St. Peter’s Lutheran Church as a member. At St. Peter’s, he served as an interim pastor for 15 months. Pastor Falk continued to lead Bible classes and facilitate a grief recovery program for many years.
Survivors include a sister, Francine Falk of Neenah, WI, 2 brothers, Thomas Falk of Manawa, WI, and Kenneth Falk of Ellison Bay, WI; 4 nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother Richard.
Funeral services with military honors will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at St. Peters Lutheran Church with the Rev. Darrick Kolterjahn officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Island Town Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Lutheran School.
VISITATION
Tuesday
November 13, 2018
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
FUNERAL SERVICE
Tuesday
November 13, 2018
2:00 PM
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Roger entered the US Navy in January of 1960 and served in the communications and intelligence departments. It was during his last tour of duty in Japan that he met and married Kiyoko Uedan on Dec. 22, 1963.
In Jan. of 1964 Roger and Kiyoko returned to the United States, joining Lakewood Ev. Lutheran Church (ELS) in Tocoma, WA. Roger was a very active member at the church until he and Kiyoko moved to Mankato, MN. It was there where Roger enrolled in Bethany Lutheran Seminary, graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree on May 29, 1969. He fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a pastor when he was ordained and installed as a pastor at First American Lutheran Church (ELS) of Mayville, ND. Pastor Falk ministered to several congregations in the US until accepting a call in 1974 to serve the Japan Mission of the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod.
Since 2000, Pastor Falk has lived in Sturgeon Bay, joining St. Peter’s Lutheran Church as a member. At St. Peter’s, he served as an interim pastor for 15 months. Pastor Falk continued to lead Bible classes and facilitate a grief recovery program for many years.
Survivors include a sister, Francine Falk of Neenah, WI, 2 brothers, Thomas Falk of Manawa, WI, and Kenneth Falk of Ellison Bay, WI; 4 nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother Richard.
Funeral services with military honors will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at St. Peters Lutheran Church with the Rev. Darrick Kolterjahn officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Island Town Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Lutheran School.
VISITATION
Tuesday
November 13, 2018
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
FUNERAL SERVICE
Tuesday
November 13, 2018
2:00 PM
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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