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Houghton Wesleyan Church
Sermons from the church services of Houghton Wesleyan Church in Houghton, NY. Special services such as funerals will also be a part of this podcast. If you wish to contact the church office call us at 585-567-2264.
William Albert "Bill" Roeske of Caneadea died Sunday March 15, 2015 in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 23, 1933 in Rockville, Belfast, a son of the late Henry and Gertrude Chamberlain Roeske. On June 27, 1965 in the First Baptist Church of Elma he married the love of his life, Jane Gregg. They were married nearly 50 years.
He was a graduate of Cuba Central School, class of 1952, received his Bachelor's Degree in math and physics from Houghotn College in 1956 and his Master's Degree from the University of Buffalo in Applied Mathematics in 1961.
He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 using first generation computer science technology for research.
William taught mathematics from 1960 to 1965 at Erie County Technical Institute. Wile serving at Houghton College from 1965 to 1995 as an Associate Professor, William taught mathematics and computer science. He also was Director of Data Processing. He has a 25 year membership with the Association of Small Computer Users in Education and was on the Board of Directors for four years serving as treasurer for two years.
He served in many local organizations including the Town Council in Caneadea from 1975 to 1983 and Belfast Central School Baord from 1983 to 1994. Willaim was active in his church serving as Sunday School Superintendent in the Cuba Wesleyan Church. In the Houghton Wesleyan Church he taught Sunday school, served on teh Board of Elders, Board of Trustees and Boy Scout Troops 743 for 14 years as Assistant Scout Master and Scout Master. In his retirement years William served with the Gideon's International.
He enjoyed gardening, music, bird watching, biking, travel, camping, building, and his family. In addition to his wife are their children, Martha (Shawn) Skeele of DeRuyter, Peter (Faith) Roeske of Fillmore, six grandchildren, Aubrey, Autumn, and Noah Skeele, Adeline, Hannah and William Roeske.
Memorials if desired may be ascribed to: Houghton College, Houghton Wesleyan Church or Gideon's International
Al Lived in Houghton his entire life of 90 years, beginning in the house on Willard Avenue that sat behind the Luckey Building. His father died in 1923 and Al was raised by his mohter along with his brother, Willard, and his sister, Florence. Al remained in that home after marrying Esther in 1944. He served in the Navy from 1943-46 as an officer. In 1964 they moved with their six children to the house on Smith Drive. Al used his talents beyond the Houghton College Print Shop where he was the manager. He served in the Houghton Fire Department, on the Town Board, and with the Amateur Radio Missionary Service group. He was an active member of the Houghton Wesleyan Church involved in any project from missions to maintenance. A stroke in early 2009, Esther's death in October 2010 and these last eight months in the nursing home brought him to the end of his life on this earth. We all rejoice together today as we celebrate this faithful life lived for God.
CLEW Opening Service: Dr. Joy Jittaun Moore associate dean for Black Church Studies and Church Relations of Duke Divinity School.
Rev. Niel Koppen is the Superintendent of the Western New York District of the Wesleyan Church
Steve Strand, Pastor and former Missionary to Honduras speaks about the Jesus Film Project
Steve Strand, Pastor and former Missionary to Honduras speaks about the Jesus Film Project