Obituary: F. Roger Dollinger

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F. Roger Dollinger

Francis Roger Dollinger, loving known as “Roger” and “Frank,” age 86, of Channahon, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.

Roger was born December 17, 1935 in Joliet, to the late Francis J. and Josephine (Ditsch) Dollinger, and was a graduate of Minooka Grade School and High School. He then attended Joliet Junior College from 1953-54, before enlisting in the United States Air Force, proudly serving from 1954-58. For ten years, from 1980-90, he also served as a member of the United States Navy Reserve.

In 1959, upon completion of his active duty military service, he enrolled in the Northrop Institute of Technology, earning his aircraft airframe and power plant certification and his United States A&P licenses, the two Federal Aviation Administration licenses which qualified him to serve as an aviation maintenance technician. “Frank”, as he was known by his co-workers, then began a rewarding 38 year career with Continental Airlines as a mechanic and lead mechanic in Los Angeles, Saigon and Chicago, living most of the time in Elgin and Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA.

In 1984, he enrolled in the Russ School of Realty and began pursuing a side interest in real estate as a realtor part-time in Elgin and Dundee, IL. Roger retired from Continental in 1998, and settled in Channahon.

Roger spoke fluent German and was a proud descendant of Joseph Dollinger, one of the four brothers of the large Dollinger family of German farmers who settled in this area in the 1800s. He enjoyed researching his family history and spending time on the family farm. He loved to travel and travelled extensively to Germany and Europe, as well as other destinations throughout the world. Roger also was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Bears.

He is survived by his loving and devoted sister, JoAnn Dollinger of Minooka; and numerous cousins.

Visitation for Roger Dollinger will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m., until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 24500 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Minooka.

Memorials in his name to St. Ann Catholic Church, or a charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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