Roger Donald Summers

ADRIAN- Roger Donald Summers, age 76, of Adrian, MI died on Monday, April 1, 2024 at home with his loving family and under the care of Elara Caring Hospice. Roger was born on March 24, 1948 in Adrian, MI one of three sons to Donald E. and Mona K. (Baugh) Summers. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1966. Roger went on to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1968-1969, working as a Seabee. During his time in the Navy, Roger worked with heavy machinery and gained a great deal of experience in construction. On September 25, 1971, Roger married Shirley Hooker at the First Church of the Nazarene in Adrian. They were blessed with over 52 years together and raised three wonderful daughters. Roger accepted the fact that he was outnumbered by females in the family home, and he embraced it; often telling people he preferred having all girls. After Roger was discharged from the Navy he went to work with his father at Summers Construction. When it was time for his father to retire, Roger took the business over, eventually changing the name to Roger Summers Concrete. For over 40 years, Roger worked in the field and had an active part in the development of Lenawee County. Roger liked to relax by going fishing, bowling and watching his Detroit Tigers. He loved listening to music and his favorite artists included Garth Brooks and Yanni. Roger was a long-time member of Ogden Church and even when his health declined, he made sure to tune in every Sunday and watch the service on the television. A favorite pastime of Roger’s was people watching and he especially enjoyed being out on his front porch and keeping up with the activities in the neighborhood. Somehow, the latest news always made it over to Roger when he was out sitting on his porch. Roger treasured the time he spent with his family and was the biggest supporter for all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s school activities. He never missed an opportunity to sit in the audience and cheer them on. In addition to his wife, Shirley, Roger is survived by his daughters, Aimee (Joseph) DeLine, Laura (William) Rock and Marsha Summers (Jack Sterling); grandchildren, Mary Dempsey (Drew Rodriguez), Katheryn DeLine, Kimberly Pitt, Melinda (Jason) Blackledge, Taelyn Rock, Wesley Sterling and Lilliann Sterling; great-grandchildren, Emily Pitt, Henry Blackledge and George Blackledge; his 97 year old mother, Mona; and brothers, Charles (Linda) Summers and Clifford Summers. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Brandon Rickard. Following Roger’s wishes, cremation will follow with a celebration of his life to be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice or Fresenius Kidney Care of Adrian. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Roger Donald Summers

March 24, 1948 - April 1, 2024