Memories of Roger "Rog" D. Simota

In memory of

Roger "Rog" D. Simota

Trempealeau, WI

1954 - September 3, 2023

1954 - Sep 3, 2023

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Ty Webster

Some people are legends in their own time. Others are merely legends in their own mind. Not too many are both of those, but I think Roger was one of them. Which is to say he was a guy who talked big and lived even bigger. A jam-packed Hotel for 3 hours at the Celebration bears testimony to how many lives he touched over the years and how much he will be missed. Hugs to all the Simota family, who I know will miss him most of all.

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Katie Simota

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Katie Simota

Thank you for sharing this thoughtful message, Ty. It was quite the day and a party he would have absolutely... Read more Thank you for sharing this thoughtful message, Ty. It was quite the day and a party he would have absolutely enjoyed. To Rog! Thank you for sharing this thoughtful message, Ty. ... Read more

Ty Webster

Thanks Katie. Yes, To Rog!! Thanks Katie. Yes, To Rog!! Thanks Katie. Yes, To Rog!!

Mike and Lillie Zoeller

Trempealeau, WI, USA

Rodger took our disabled boy Jacob under his wing for years and they became good friends. We live down the lane and most days Jake would walk down and help Rodger with a chore or just hang out. It sure meant alot to Jake to have a friend so close by. He will be missed!!

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Katie Simota

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Katie Simota

Thank you for sharing this message, Lil. I know Dad truly appreciated his friendship with Jake. Thank you for sharing this message, Lil. I know Dad truly appreciated his friendship with Jake. Thank you for sharing this message, Lil. I know Dad... Read more

Nathaniel Tabbert

2004, Trempealeau, WI, USA

I'll never forget this as long as I live, and I think about this line almost everyday and share this with others as well. It's helped me through a lot of situations and is a great lesson. It was a Wednesday night and Roger stopped over on the way to basketball and I said I didn't feel up to it and was going to stay home. Rog looked and me and said, "You know, there's a lot of times I didn't feel up to it and I went anyway. Because, at the end, you'll never regret it." I looked at him and thought, damn, he's right. But I think about that not just for ball or working out, but in so many instances in life. It's taught me seize the moment. And, as we have seen, it's extremely important as none know how many more moments we have left. I'll miss you Roger. Till we meet again.

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Katie Simota

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Katie Simota

I really appreciate you sharing this story, Nate. A piece of him will live on in all of us through his nuggets... Read more I really appreciate you sharing this story, Nate. A piece of him will live on in all of us through his nuggets of wisdom, sayings,... Read more I really appreciate you sharing this story, Nate. A... Read more

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Adam Orr

Good morning sorry for your loss I won't be able to make it today Roger will be missed I remember his son will and I knew Roger a little bit I use to help out

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Katie Simota

Adam Orr

He was a very nice man I liked him Roger will be missed rest in peace

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Katie Simota

Bruce & Gail Connelly

Heather Finlayson

Katie Simota

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Katie Simota

Love this photo! Amazing group of friends here! Love this photo! Amazing group of friends here! Love this photo! Amazing group of friends here!

William Simota

2022, U.S. Bank Stadium, Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Vikes vs Pack 2022

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Heather Shimota

Katie Simota

Lisa Garner

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William Simota

Lisa Garner

Dear Mary and family, I will be always remember Roger's voice and laugh. He will be missed immensely, my love to you and your family.

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William Simota

Katie Simota

William Simota

2021, Trempealeau, WI, USA

Christmas 2021

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Stacy Mrozek

William Simota

Heather Shimota

Katie Simota

William Simota

2023, Saint Paul, MN, USA

String Cheese Incident Concert — with Ashley Simota and Roger Simota

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William Simota

Katie Simota

William Simota

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William Simota

2016, Dunedin, FL, USA

Our family on my wedding day. — with Katie Simota, Mary Simota and Roger Simota

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William Simota

Katie Simota

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Angela Racich

Loved Roger and family from the very first time we met them..

Frank had a hardware store in Trempealeau and Frank and Roger became fast friends!!!

Roger is the reason we got to purchase our beautiful lot on Hunter Lane.. from Bud and Jane Hunter!!! After Lil and Mike I think Roger and Mary purchased their lot and we were next…have a lot of beautiful memories…will miss Roger’s smiling eyes when he laughed.. I am sure Frank and Roger are sharing a beer and talking old times as we speak!! Love you Mary and Katie and Will and family..

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Katie Simota

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Katie Simota

Thank you, Angie. I'm sure they are having a beer and sharing stories... We hope you can make it to the Celebration... Read more Thank you, Angie. I'm sure they are having a beer and sharing stories... We hope you can make it to the Celebration of Life. Thank you, Angie. I'm sure they are having a beer and... Read more