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Mount Vernon Today
By the People, for the People
Roger C. Moore, Longtime Boilermaker, Dies at 78
The Mount Vernon resident was an avid outdoorsman and beloved family man.
Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:13pm
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Roger C. Moore, a 78-year-old resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on March 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Moore worked as a Boilermaker for Local 363 out of Belleville, Illinois for 34 years before retiring in 2002. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and the outdoors.
Why it matters
Moore's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime member of the Mount Vernon community who dedicated his career to the boilermaking trade and was known for his love of the outdoors. His family and friends will remember him as a devoted husband, loving father, treasured grandfather, and beloved friend.
The details
In addition to his wife Karen, Moore is survived by his children Mark and Morgan, grandchildren Austin, Henli and Trigg, as well as several stepchildren and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Verle and Venita, and siblings Ronnie, Joyce, and Teresa.
- Roger C. Moore passed away on March 12, 2026 at 11:57 pm.
- Moore was born on September 4, 1947 in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
The players
Roger C. Moore
A 78-year-old resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois who worked as a Boilermaker for Local 363 out of Belleville, Illinois for 34 years before retiring in 2002. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and the outdoors.
Karen (Lopez) Moore
Roger's beloved wife who survives him.
Mark Moore
Roger's son who survives him.
Morgan Moore
Roger's daughter who survives him.
Verle Moore
Roger's late father.
The takeaway
Roger C. Moore's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime member of the Mount Vernon community who dedicated his career to the boilermaking trade and was known for his love of the outdoors. His family and friends will remember him as a devoted husband, loving father, treasured grandfather, and beloved friend.
