Longtime Brown Deer Resident Roger R. Matzke Dies at 89

Memorial service scheduled for April 18 in Monroe, Wisconsin

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:36pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph in soft, warm tones depicting the blurred outline of a small-town funeral home, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and remembrance.The memorial service for longtime Brown Deer resident Roger R. Matzke will bring a community together to honor his life and legacy.Brown Deer Today

Roger R. Matzke, a longtime resident of Brown Deer, Wisconsin, passed away on December 1, 2025 at the age of 89. A memorial service is planned for April 18, 2026 at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Monroe, Wisconsin, with visitation preceding the service at 10 a.m. and burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Why it matters

Matzke's passing marks the loss of a long-time community member in the Brown Deer area, where he lived for many years. The memorial service will allow friends, family, and former neighbors to gather and celebrate his life.

The details

Roger R. Matzke was 89 years old at the time of his passing on December 1, 2025. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Monroe, Wisconsin, with visitation preceding the service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

  • Roger R. Matzke passed away on December 1, 2025.
  • The memorial service is scheduled for April 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The players

Roger R. Matzke

A longtime resident of Brown Deer, Wisconsin who passed away at the age of 89.

Newcomer Funeral Home

The funeral home in Monroe, Wisconsin where Matzke's memorial service will be held.

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The takeaway

The memorial service for Roger R. Matzke will allow the Brown Deer community to come together and honor the life of a long-time resident who contributed to the local area over many years.