Roger Lee Bunte, 74, of Beecher, passed away on Monday, October 9, at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 17, 1949, in Chicago Heights, he was the son of Milford and Lorna (Senholtz) Bunte, who preceded him in death.
Roger graduated from Peotone High School in 1968. After graduation, he began farming the family farm, which became his lifelong career, retiring in 2016. Roger was enlisted in the U.S. Army (Reserves) from 1969 through 1975 and also a member of Peotone American Legion.
He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, bowling, sunsets, and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed attending parades with his grandchildren and eating their candy. After retirement, he loved spending the winters at his home in The Villages, Florida. Roger was a big fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed meeting with friends and tipping a few at his favorite watering holes in Illinois and Florida.
Roger is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bunte; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nicole (Casey) Green, and Ashley (David) Wehrmann, both of Peotone; five grandchildren, Van Wehrmann, Nate Wehrmann, Ella Green, Cade Green, and Cole Green; brothers, Ralph Bunte, of Lombard, and Kenneth (Kathleen) Bunte, of Charlotte, North Carolina; sisters, Carol (Wayne) Watland, of Orland Park, and Barbara Bunte (Celeste), of Arbo Minnesota; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services, with military honors, were held at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on October 13, with Pastor Terry Krouskoupf officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the Peotone American Legion. Share a memory at www.feddehelfrichcrossfh.com.