Roger Poikey

Roger W. Poikey, 77, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully Tues. Mar. 13, in Pinellas Park, FL after suffering a brain aneurysm. He was born Nov. 7, 1934 in Detroit, the son of Harvey and Eleanor (Detmer) Poikey. Roger proudly served his country from 1953-1955 in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1961 he became a Detroit police officer where he was shot and wounded during the 1967 riots. He retired from the police department in 1969 and moved his family north to Central Lake, in 1970. He worked in Bellaire at the gas station with his cousin, Bud Holland. Later Roger owned and operated Bellaire Auto Repair. Roger enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing and spending time at his cabin on his 40 acres. He cherished his family and loved spending time with them. On Feb. 9, 1957, in Detroit, he married Judith Ann Cary who survives. Also surviving are his children William (Marcia) of Ada, Jeff of Big Bay, and Jodi (Glen DeRosha) of Elk Rapids, grandchildren Brent, Elizabeth, Nick, Cary, Alexandra, and Ariane, brother Donald of St. Louis, MO, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Clayton, Harvey, and Gary. Funeral services will be held Sun. Mar. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with Pastor Gary Bekkering officiating. The family will receive friends Sat. Mar. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be directed to the Maris Fund, c/o Alden State Bank, PO BOX 515, Central Lake, Michigan 49622. Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com