Roger Bernell Wichman, 88, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his family by his side. He was surrounded by loving family and friends during the final weeks of his life, including many who visited during his two-week hospital stay. Roger was born on May 14, 1937, in Stockton, California, to Bernell Y. Wichman and Hazel Allwardt Wichman. He graduated from high school in Stockton in 1956. He proudly served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Roger dedicated 31 years of service to Pacific Bell, later part of AT&T, retiring in 1989. During those years and into early retirement Roger enjoyed spending time on his houseboat on the San Joaquin Delta. In retirement, Roger and his wife Annie traveled the country in their RV, visiting all 50 states. They eventually settled in Parker, Arizona, along the Colorado River near Lake Havasu. Roger especially cherished summers spent visiting his grandchildren in Indiana, Texas, and California. He was an avid NFL fan and followed the game with enthusiasm. Roger will be remembered for his cheerful, playful spirit, his ability to make friends everywhere he went, and the humble way he impacted those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Cataldo Wichman; his parents, Bernell and Hazel Wichman; his daughter, Melissa Wojciechowski (survived by her husband, Olivier); and his brother, Garry (Ginger) Wichman. He is survived by his daughters, Jeannie (Ron) Tarantino and Krista (Jonathan) Barley; his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brothers Wayne (Teresa) Wichman, Bernell (Sandra) Wichman, and Stephen (Sandra) Wichman; his sister, Barbara Cosgrove; and many nieces and nephews. Roger's wishes were to be remembered privately. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by those who knew him.