Roger Ralph Jones

OXFORD/MONONA-Roger R. Jones, age 75, of Oxford and Monona passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016, peacefully at home with family and friends. He was born on Jan. 21, 1941, in Madison, the son of Ralph and Hazel Jones. He married Paulette Montalto on June 23, 1962, in Madison. Roger was the superintendent and director of public works for the city of Monona for 32 years. He was devoted to the city of Monona and was an invaluable asset to the city. He had an abundance of knowledge when it came to any and all things Monona related. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and woodworking but most of all, Roger enjoyed spending time with his family. Roger is survived by his wife of 54 years, Paulette; daughter, Angela Morales; grandchildren, Amanda (Steven), Joseph, Paulette, Marisa, Isabel, Lily, Giovanny, Jeffrey, Casey, Roger, Carl, AJ and Haley; siblings, Patty and Barb. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Hazel; stepmother, Helen; stepfather, Henry; siblings, Linda and Carol; and children, Scott and Tammy. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at noon on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, with Fr. Gabriel Lopez Betanzos presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. A special thank you to the Indigo team at Agrace HospiceCare and to Dr. Albert Musa at Dean Medical Center for the many years of wonderful care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. (608)221-5420