Sharon B. (Schmitz) Roiger, age 67, of Medford passed away
on March 29, 2020 at The Homeplace of Dorchester surrounded by her loving
family and under the care of Interim Hospice.
Sharon was born to the late Ambrose C. and Barbara E. (Topolski)
Schmitz on February 2, 1953 in Chicago, IL. She attended St. Augustine Catholic
School in Chicago until the 8th grade. She then moved to Coleman, WI
in 1967 and was a 1971 Graduate of Coleman High School. She was a 4-H Member
and competed in horse shows and events in the northeastern Wisconsin area. Sharon
moved many times and made a lot of friends along the way before settling in
Medford and marrying David Roiger at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittelsey on April
27, 1991. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Sharon loved being a Mom and had a huge heart. She often
opened her heart and home to anyone who needed some love or guidance. She was a
social butterfly and a natural giver, and her favorite pastime was helping
others. She also enjoyed traveling, music, and dancing.
Left to cherish in Sharon’s loving memory is her husband,
David Roiger of Medford; children, Carrie (Nick Meyer) Berger, Tanya (Martin)
Higgins, Brandy (Edward Gudgeon) Swiatnicki, all of Medford and Amanda (Shawn)
Graumann of Chelsea; grandchildren, Nicolas (Jen), Garrett, Carli, Jayda, DeLana,
Shaina, Subreana, Teyona, Preston, MacKenzie, Kiley, Noah, Chloe, Estella, EJ, Kyle, Ezra, Jersey;
one great-grandchild Aidyn; brother Kurt (Sandi) Schmitz of Winter;
sister-in-law Sue Schmitz of Winter, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,
aunts, and uncles.
In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by
her brother Bruce Schmitz.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will
take place 11:00 AM Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Visitation will take place at the
church at 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the
family for a future designation or Holy Rosary Catholic School.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
