74 of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and Boca Raton, Florida, entered eternal life on October 6, 2019. Born to the late Mary and Theodore Classen, D.O., Roger followed his father's footsteps and graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1972. His vocation was to be a healer in all aspects of his life, caring for his patients as if they were his own family. He radiated love, compassion and gentleness towards everyone he met and was relentless in his pursuit of helping others. He will be remembered as a kind- hearted man, respected and adored by patients, family and countless friends. He leaves a loving and caring legacy to all and to the medical community of the South Pointe Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Roger will be deeply missed as a beloved husband of almost 40 years to Debra (nee Schweitzer); father to Travis of Cleveland, Ohio, Tegan Zima (husband Will) of Boca Raton, Florida and Tiffany O'Donnell (husband Sean) of Morristown, New Jersey. His greatest joy was spending time together with his family, sailing and fishing with his grandchildren, Dylan, Rowan, River and Elleyna. In addition, he was a loving brother to Janice Copeland, Gregory, D.O. (wife Daria), Gary, D.O. (wife Marybeth), Gail Claris (husband Sylvan), and Brent (wife Katherine); and a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the Brentwood Foundation, 30799 Pinetree Rd. #274, Cleveland, OH 44124 and/or The Mute Swan Ministry, 8584 Washington St. #121, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Dominic Church, 19000 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122. Family will receive friends following the Mass at Shaker Heights Country Club. Please sign Tribute Wall at: www.schultemahonmurphy.com
Arthur M Dittert