Roger E. Chase

Roger Chase, age 73, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, MI.

He was born November 26, 1949 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of Leland  Chase and Loretta (Garrod ) Chase.

Roger was a talented fabricator and retired after working as a machinist for many years from Du-Wel in Bangor and in Parchment for an additional 15 years.

He truly enjoyed working on his 8 acre farm in Paw, Paw, Michigan. One of Roger's true passions was his 1973 Chevelle.  He and Linda took great pride taking the car to various car shows throughout the region to show it off, making many friends along the way.

On July 3, 1981 Roger married the love of his life, Linda Horner, and together, they enjoyed 41 years of marriage.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Loretta, as well as his brother, James "Jim" Chase.

Roger leaves behind his wife, Linda, as well as his five siblings which include three brothers, Leland Albert  (Ann) Chase of MT, William (Kathy) Chase of Lansing, MI, Kevin (Julie) Chase of Paw Paw and his two sisters, Barbara Newstead of LA, Darlene (Wayne) Flora of IN, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 502 West Michigan Avenue in Paw, Paw, Michigan.  In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no services scheduled at this time.