Roger Franklyn Jesser

HAMILTON - ROGER JESSER, formerly of Evergreen, Colorado, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 in Hamilton. Roger was born March 8, 1926 to Frances and Frank Jesser of Ft. Collins, Colorado.

He and his wife, Joanna, were high school sweethearts in Ft. Collins. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war, Roger graduated from Colorado State University as a civil engineer.

He worked for the US Bureau of Reclamation and the Soil Conservation Service before being hired by Adolph Coors Company in Golden, Colorado. Roger enjoyed a long and successful career with Coors before retiring as a Vice President.

He was active in the National Society of Professional Engineers and served a term as the society's national president. He was active in his church and served on the board of directors of Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge Colorado.

Roger was an avid skier and fisherman. He and his wife enjoyed music and singing in the church choir. They traveled extensively to many international locations. He enjoyed visiting his children and their families and supported them in their many endeavors.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his three younger brothers. Roger is survived by son, Jan Jesser (Veronica), of Canada, daughter, Robin Jesser Bull (David) of Corvallis, Montana, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned in Colorado this summer.