Roger Villiard

Roger Villiard, 80, a resident of Lake Villa, IL passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his home. He was born October 7, 1935 in Exeland, WI. Roger was the business owner of Villiard's Fruit Market, for 45 years, located at the coroner of Rte. 83 and Rte. 120 in Grayslake. Roger is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ellen, whom he wed on October 18, 1954, his children Marvin, Esther (John) Zeiger, Kathy (Bob) Dolan, Greg, and Dale (Lisa), his grandchildren, Erin (Nick) Behm, Meaghan, Jack, Nathan, Matt, Scott, and Nick, his great-grandson Josh, his sister Doris Ostic, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jerome, Eugene, Lynn,  Duane, and James, and his sisters Lucille, Alma, Lila, Mary, and Margie. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The memorial service will be held Friday, October 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthews (the historic chapel) 24500 Old McHenry Rd. Hawthorn Woods, IL. Interment will be held privately. Memorials and donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, St. Matthews Church, or the charity of your choice. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go online at www.strangfuneral.org.