Roger “Bear” Gregorich

Roger W. “Bear” Gregorich, age 73, of Willard, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. A celebration of life for Bear will be

held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Willard Athletic Club

in Willard, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Roger William Gregorich was born on Aug. 3, 1951, in Marshfield, to Leo F. and Dorothy T. (Petkovsek) Gregorich. He was raised in Willard, attending Willard Grade School and Greenwood High School, where he played football and was on the 1968 state championship football team. After graduating high school, Bear attended UW–Stevens Point in Stevens Point, where he played football and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He was united in marriage to Ronda L. Schneebeli on

Dec. 10, 1977, at Curtiss. Bear worked various jobs over the years, including

Liebzeit’s Dairy where he worked in the factory and hauled milk, Tower Hill Construction, Fox Built Construction, and later, he started his own construction business building and remodeling homes. After retiring, Bear enjoyed driving

around the neighborhood and visiting with people. He also loved fishing, especially his

trips to Canada, and loved his dog, Rudy.

He is survived by two brothers: Roy (Charlotte) Gregorich and Fred (Jill) Gregorich, both of Willard; his brothers-in-law: Randy (Dawn) Schneebeli of Spencer and Kevin (Carolyn) Schneebeli, of Willard; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Bear was preceded in death by his wife, Ronda, on June 21, 2021; his parents; and one brother, George, on June 16, 1997, and his wife, Marcia.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, of Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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