Roger James
Mai
Roger James Mai
1947 – 2024
Entered into his rest Tuesday, July 9,2024 at the age of 76. He is the beloved husband of Carol A. Mai (nee Praefke). The cherished father of Jacob Mai. Loving brother of Robert Mai, Mary Ceparski, Annette Jekich and James Mai. Dear brother-in-law of Sandy Mai. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Mary J. Mai (nee McFadden), his brother Richard Mai and his niece Melissa Mai.
Roger was a proud Marine who served two tours in Vietnam. He was a very talented glass blower, magician, balloon artist and clown. He loved putting a smile on everyone’s face. He loved the Lord and his family dearly. He was a big fan of family get togethers, the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Roger will always be remembered, loved and forever cherished by so many.
Visitation Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Heritage Funeral Home 9200 South 27th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154, from 4:00 PM until time of the Funeral Service at 7:00 PM.
Interment with Military Honors 9:00 AM, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, WI 53182
Carol and Jacob – our deepest condolences to you both on the passing of your husband and father. We had the privilege of working with Roger in Sunday School for many years. He was dedicated 100% to the teaching of children. Gary and Diane Bevers
To Roger’s wife, son ,and his family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace, and may God welcome Roger into his heavenly kingdom. Laura Wendt
Carol and Jacob,
Praying for God’s arms to embrace you and sustain you in the coming days and beyond. Roger was an amazing man. He loved to make people smile and used his gifts and talents for His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A faithful member of the body of Christ is missing. We grieve along side your family. May His peace and love be ever present. Jason and kids
I am so sorry for your loss Carol and Jacob may God comfort you at this time. Roger was a very talented person and used his talents to ministering for Gods glory. He will always be remembered as Glory the clown.
Dear Carol and Jacob, so sorry that you will be separated for a while from Roger, but the Lord will some day reunite your family. It was a blessing to know Roger. I worked with him in Sunday School, and when I ran a nursing home activity department, Roger entertained my residents with his very funny and clever “Christian” clown magic show. I recall that Roger loved God, loved sharing the Gospel, and also loved America. He was passionate about respecting our flag, as he knew many have died and suffered in service of their country. Roger was a great guy and a joy to know.
Carolyn and Jacob I offer my sincere condolences of the loss of your husband and father. I remember so vividly when I first got to Parkway all the stuff that he did with his clown stuff and his funny personality. I had a chance to visit him a few months ago and it was nice seeing him, I pray for both of you. He was a cool guy.
Jacob & Carol, it was a pleasure to meet and talk with Roger over the past few years as Dad’s roommate.
Semper Fi
This is Roger’s niece. My family never met you but my uncle would talk often about you, your dad and your visits. Thank you for keeping him company. It means so much to my mom (his sister Mary) my brother Tom, a fellow marine, and myself that you got to know him. He was quite a character, lived a long full life and as you may know loved to tell his stories. Best wishes to you and your dad.
Dear Carol and Jacob,
We were saddened to hear of Roger’s passing. What a great guy he was and will be missed. He was indeed very gifted of the Lord with various talents and will be remembered by us as “Roggie” the clown! He also gifted us many year’s ago with crystal wedding bells he’d crafted for the top of our wedding cake. He was a joyful
and wonderful man!
May Jesus bless you and Jacob with His continuous peace and grace and remind you that you will see Roger again!
With our love and sympathy.
Chuck & Stephanie Coda