Roger J. Mac Murray

Roger J. Mac Murray, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Nov. 27, 2020, in Shawano. Roger was born June 11, 1931, in Shawano, a son of the late Elmira Mac Murray. He attended the Riverside Country School and later Shawano High School, graduating with the Class of 1950. Following high school, he worked at Hotz Manufacturing, Weber Plywood and Veneer, and FWD in Clintonville. On March 8, 1952, he was united in marriage to the former LoAnne Laack at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Roger and LoAnne made their home in Shawano. Roger served in the Wisconsin National Guard for 30 years. During the Berlin Crisis, Roger was put on active duty and served 10 months in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Roger then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service as a residential postal carrier in the city of Shawano for 25 years, before retiring in 1991. Roger was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He was also a member of the Shawano American Legion Post 117. His hobbies included playing softball, baseball, hunting and fishing. He was very active in the lives of his granddaughters. Survivors include his sons, David Mac Murray, of Shawano, and Brian (Lauri) Mac Murray, of Lunds; four granddaughters, Melanie (Andy Nelson), Michelle, and Myra Mac Murray and Nicole (Adam) Clark; two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Ava; his brother, Russ (Rose) Wockenfus; his sister, Lynn (Ed) Mueller; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, LoAnne, on Sept. 8, 2020, and his son, Michael Mac Murray. Funeral services for Roger were held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Mark Drengler officiated. Full military honors were conducted by Shawano AmVets Post 10. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorials to St. James Lutheran Church radio broadcast in Roger’s name. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.