Roger L. Skinner
Roger L. Skinner, 91, of Mentor, passed away July 15, 2018 at Lake West Medical Center.
He was born April 18, 1927 in Euclid, Ohio, the son of the late Harry and Gladys (Morlock) Skinner. Roger honorably served his country in the US Army and was a proud World War II veteran.
Roger was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Golden Gate Lodge #245 in Chagrin Falls, the VFW in Chesterland, and the Mentor Senior Center. To his family, he was the "Jack of All Trades" and could build or fix anything. A hardworking man, Roger retired from Clark Controllers in Cleveland and Builders Square in Highland Heights.
He is survived by his children, Janet (Joe) Clark, Karen Menart, and Amy (John) Schultz; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Alan (Iola) Skinner; sister, Ester Delaney. He is also survived by his beloved cat, Miss Kitty.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth; parents, Harry and Gladys (Morlock) Skinner; daughter, Beverly; sister, Lois.
The family will welcome friends to pay their respects on July 29, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Rd., Mentor, Ohio 44060.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Mentor Senior Center.
He will be laid to rest with his wife, Elizabeth, in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland, Ohio.