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Roger W.
Arlan
Arlan
1938 - 2016
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Obituary for Roger W. Arlan
Arlan, Roger W., of Galloway, passed away on April 26, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born April 1, 1938 to Elizabeth and Harry Arlan. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Harry and John Arlan; his sisters, Elizabeth Creveling, Beatrice Shade, and Dottie Booth; and his grandson, Brandon Seelig.
Roger served his country in the US Navy from 1956 until 1960. He joined the Pleasantville Fire Department in 1960, where he rose through the ranks and became Fire Chief in 1980. He retired in 1992 with 31 years of service. He was chosen as NJ Fireman of the Year in 1973. He wrote the Pleasantville history book "Pleasantville Early Days 1888-1988", and chaired the year long centennial celebration. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling in his motor home.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice (nee Olsen); son Roger, Jr. (Carol); daughter Jean Bell (Steve); stepsons John Foster and Eric Foster (Amy); stepdaughter Karen Foster; grandchildren Katie and Emily Bell, Ryan Arlan, Tara Quigley, Erica Seelig, and Evan Foster; his sister, Gloria Morgan; and four great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 12:00pm at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road, Northfield. A viewing will be held from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Egg Harbor Township.
Contributions may be made in Roger's memory to the Disabled American Veterans Dept of New Jersey 135 W. Hanover St. 4th Floor Trenton, NJ 08618 or visit DAVNJ.org.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences may be left for his family at: adams-perfect.com
He was born April 1, 1938 to Elizabeth and Harry Arlan. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Harry and John Arlan; his sisters, Elizabeth Creveling, Beatrice Shade, and Dottie Booth; and his grandson, Brandon Seelig.
Roger served his country in the US Navy from 1956 until 1960. He joined the Pleasantville Fire Department in 1960, where he rose through the ranks and became Fire Chief in 1980. He retired in 1992 with 31 years of service. He was chosen as NJ Fireman of the Year in 1973. He wrote the Pleasantville history book "Pleasantville Early Days 1888-1988", and chaired the year long centennial celebration. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling in his motor home.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice (nee Olsen); son Roger, Jr. (Carol); daughter Jean Bell (Steve); stepsons John Foster and Eric Foster (Amy); stepdaughter Karen Foster; grandchildren Katie and Emily Bell, Ryan Arlan, Tara Quigley, Erica Seelig, and Evan Foster; his sister, Gloria Morgan; and four great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 12:00pm at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road, Northfield. A viewing will be held from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Egg Harbor Township.
Contributions may be made in Roger's memory to the Disabled American Veterans Dept of New Jersey 135 W. Hanover St. 4th Floor Trenton, NJ 08618 or visit DAVNJ.org.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences may be left for his family at: adams-perfect.com
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