Roger A. Kangas
Passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025 after a lengthy illness at age 85. Loving husband of Catherine (nee Schmidt). Beloved father of Paula (Dr. Thomas) Stoiber and Michael (Jennifer) Kangas. Proud grandpa of James Stoiber, Matthew Stoiber, Kyle Kangas, and great-grandpa of Madeline and Rebecca Stoiber. Dear brother of Paul (Cherie) Kangas, Patricia (C. Thomas) Clarke, and Mary (Bruce) Hoffenbecker. Also loved and will be missed by additional family members and friends.
Roger was born on October 14, 1939 in Hancock, MI to Arnold and Alberta Kangas. He graduated from Houghton High School in 1958 and joined the US Navy where he served as an airplane mechanic. After the Navy, he entered cosmetology school in Milwaukee where he met the love of his life, Catherine. They were married on June 5, 1965 and settled in Wauwatosa. He owned “A Head Above the Rest” beauty salon where he worked for over 45 years.
Roger was an avid sports fan, who loved playing tennis, but most important to him were his Faith, Family, and Friends.
The family would like to thank hospice and Aunt Mary for their compassion the last few weeks of Roger’s life.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Additional visitation on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Queen of Apostles Church, N35W23360 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072, at 11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to ProHeath Care Home and Hospice.
“He likes to tease, he likes to kid, he wants to please, and always did.”
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