Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Roger A. Lane, "Sensei Lane"

Passed away on June 14, 2023

Roger A. Lane, “Sensei Lane”, late of Cedar Lake, IN and formerly of Beecher, IL passed away on June 14, 2023. Beloved husband of Gretchen (nee Gehrke) for 34 years. Loving father Branden Lane and Amber Martire. Special “Papa GiGi” to Kameron, Conner, Keegan, Isabella “Bella”, and Isaac “Ike”. Dear brother of Paula Wilkes, Kenneth Lane, Michael (Pam) Lane, Ginger (Pat) Gannon and Steve (Beverly) Lane. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dearest son-in-law of Irene and the late Harry Gehrke. Roger was a Service Director for Napleton Honda River Oaks located in Calumet City, IL, member of AKA Karate Association, holding a Seventh Degree Black Belt and a avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle rider.  Visitation Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until time of “Celebration of Life” service at 7:30 p.m. at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 9931 Lincoln Plaza Way Cedar Lake, IN 46303. Cemetery private. 219-374-9300. www.elmwoodchapel.com. 

 

Funeral Service:
Celebration of Life Service
9931 Lincoln Plaza Way
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 7:30 pm

Interment:
Cemetery Private

Visitation Location

Cedar Lake
9931 Lincoln Plaza Way
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-9300

Map

Visitation Information

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 2:00 pm until 7:30 pm

Condolences
"Roger was the coolest guy on our block. Loved life, summer, fireworks, yard work, grilling, and his hot tub. Great last memory was us yelling at him “you’re crazy!” Because he was in the pool sooooo cold since it was only May. He gave his Roger grin and a thumbs w. Thank you Roger….. Sooooo sorry you’re gone, but never forgotten. Gretchen and Brandon and family, so sorry for your loss. "
- Dawn & Ronnie Rzansa
June 18, 2023 5:07 pm
"I heard the news yesterday and I was heartbroken. Seems like only yesterday that Roger, Larry Saunders, Todd Ferrar, Juan Hernandez and myself we teenagers taking karate together. I was fortunate enough to have met up with Roger and a few other classmates about a decade ago and he was still the same old Roger! Rest In Paradise old friend! "
- Warren Sumner
June 21, 2023 1:50 pm
Candles Lit
"Rest easy lil bro of mine, until we meet again"
- Ginger Gannon
June 16, 2023 11:35 pm
"You have gone way too soon Roger. Whenever to go to karate events I will always be looking for you. :( May you RIP dear friend. Julie"
- Bob & Julie Dinkins
June 19, 2023 7:21 pm