Roger Birch

November 9, 1964 - February 21, 2019

Roger Birch, 54, of Cabery passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on November 9, 1964 in Fairbury, the son of Benton and Mabel Clemons Birch. Roger married Jill Grotevant on July 8, 1982. Roger was a hardworking farmer in the Cabery area. He enjoyed growing his crops and taking care of the land. He strived for perfection in everything he did. He was a seed dealer since 1984 as well as the Rogers Township Supervisor for 23 years. Roger lived to farm, but also enjoyed traveling – especially to Florida in the winter. He enjoyed going to the National Farm Machinery shows in Louisville. He liked to play cards, go out to eat and have a few beers with his friends and family, but most importantly he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Roger was a caring and giving person and was always quick to help when someone needed it. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Jill Birch of Cabery; one son Jake Birch (Kim Burns) of Buckingham; one daughter Ashley (Justin) Fritz of Reddick; and two grandchildren Liam Fritz and Adalyn Fritz. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 4-8pm at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 11am, with additional visitation one hour prior, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Mount Hope Cemetery in Cabery. Memorials may be made to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation or Hospice of Kankakee Valley.