Roger Slaughter, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born in Manchester, Indiana on September 11, 1941, to Bert and Elner (nee Story) Slaughter. Roger proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. On November 20, 1982, he married Marion (nee Mobarry) Krabbe and he became a bonus dad to: Sandy, Charlie, and Janice. Roger and Maron did many Civil War reenactments over the years. He always enjoyed meeting others that loved history. Roger was an outdoorsman and in his younger years, he loved fishing and deer hunting. He enjoyed woodworking and fixed many things for family and friends. Roger could be... little ornery at times and was affectionately known by his grandchildren as "Grumpy Gramps."
Roger was preceded in death by his loving wife: Marion (nee Mobarry) Slaughter; parents: Bert and Elner Slaughter; siblings: Lucy Cochran and Neil Slaughter.
He is survived by his daughter: Teresa Kellems; bonus children: Sandy Krabbe, Charlie (Dee) Krabbe and Dr. Janice (Kevin) Krabbe; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister: Diane Dohn.
A graveside service will be held at St. Joseph New Cemetery, 4500 Foley Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238, at 2 PM on Friday, December 2, 2022 with Military Honors following. Meet at the main gate and we will proceed to the grave site.
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