Roger (Buck) C. Swierenga, 84, passed away on February 22, 2017 peacefully at his Bartlett home with his wife, Charlene (nee Sassetti), at his side. Loving father of Debra (Frank) Massa, Donald (Jan) Swierenga, June (Lee) VanEssen, Janet (Bob) Orange, and Roger. Caring stepfather to Marty (Cindy) Corrigan, Colleen (the late Kevin) Clifford and Tricia (Matt) Quigley. Fond grandfather of 22 and great grandfather of 10. The only son of the late Fred and Anne Swierenga (nee Brouwer) he is survived by sister, Geraldine (the late Peter) Woldman.


After graduating from Timothy Christian High School, he served in the U.S, Army for two years and was honorably discharged. He worked for BFI until his retirement after which he divided his time between Lake Havasu City and Bartlett playing golf, traveling and enjoying life with his friends and family. As per his wishes, a celebration of life for his family and friends
will be held on Saturday, March 11 with visitation from 9:30 am- noon immediately followed by a memorial service at Countryside Funeral Home at 950 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Northwestern Medicine Hospice, 690 East North Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
12:00 PM