Roger D. McCan, 90, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 22, 1932 in Plymouth, Indiana to Thomas A. and Florence Pauline (Buckingham) McCan. Roger attended Plymouth High School graduating with the class of 1950. Upon graduating he enlisted in the Army serving in the Korean War with the 25th Division of the 8th Field Artillery. Roger was honorably discharged in 1954.
On January 13, 1957 he married Arlene A. Fouts at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Teegarden, she survives. He worked for Nipsco as a General Service Supervisor for 39 years retiring in 1990.
Roger and Arlene traveled extensively throughout the fifty states, Canada and Mexico. They spent their winters at Harlingen, TX and New Smyrna Beach, FL. He was a member of the Plymouth Church of the Brethren where he was a Deacon and served on the Trustee Committee. Roger served for two years as Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #2548. He was an honorary founder of the Elks National Foundation and served as a District Deputy. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1162 in Plymouth and a member of the LaPaz Lions Club where he was the past president.
Roger was a baseball coach for the LaPaz Little League and LaPaz Traveling League and a member of the NIPSCO golf league at Plymouth Rock Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife Arlene of 65 years of Plymouth; son Donald (Sarah) McCan of Plymouth; grandchildren: Matthew David Arthur McCan of Lafayette, IN; Sean Michael Joseph (Megan) McCan of Lafayette; Sacchy Demair of Plymouth; great-grandchild McKai McCan of Lafayette, IN; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Virgil and Jerry McCan.
Visitation will be held on Friday April, 22, 2022 from 11-1 pm at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N Michigan St. Plymouth, IN 46563. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Tom Anders officiating.
To live stream the funeral service, please follow this link and stream the “live” video at 1PM: Plymouth Church of the Brethren – YouTube
Burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth with military honors.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St. Plymouth, 46563 or to Center for Hospice Care, 112 S Center St C. Plymouth, IN 46563.
Sim and Marcy McMillen Caron says
Our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow. May God bless you all with the fun memories you shared! My father (Carl McMillen) used to work together at NIPSCO. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Don McCan says
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I remember hearing Carl’s name mentioned many times.
Best regards,
Don McCan
Diane Kuskye says
Arlene and family, I am so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Got to know Roger while working at NIPSCO and also the golf league. Roger always had a smile on his face . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Roger.
Don McCan says
Hi Diane,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I remember you at the golf outings. They were so fun! Dad is at peace now. No pain and not bed bound.
Best regards,
Don McCan
Marc and Traci Henn says
We are sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family.
Don McCan says
Thank you Marc and Traci! Thank you for your prayers.
Mike McGeary says
Ian so sorry for the passing of your dad. Through the years with all the posts on Facebook, he seemed like a great man. I pray for you and your family for comfort and peace during this time.
Don McCan says
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for your prayers. There is a weight lifted off of mom. She was busy and stressed taking care of dad. He was a great guy. I receive an IM from someone that wrote a nice piece and the impact my dad had on this person. Surprised me, as I didn’t know they had that much contact.
Best regards,
Don
Fred Stump says
Arlene,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I know how hard it is to lose one’s life partner.
Fred
Don McCan says
Hi Fred,
Thank you! Rog is at peace now.
Best regards,
Don McCan
Rick Fernald (neighbor kid) says
Mrs. McCan and Don, so sorry to hear of your and my loss. So many of my best memories growing up were at your home. In the winter the slot-car track in the basement, and the basketball and baseball when Roger got home from work. All kids deserve safe places like your and my yard were. Thank-you for sharing him with us neighbor kids. God bless.
Don McCan says
Hi Rick,
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, we had great times. We were blessed to grow up in such a great neighborhood. BTW, I still have the slot-car track!
Best regards,
Don McCan
Bart and Meriel Springer says
To Don and family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father. Hugs and love from us, Bart and Meriel Springer
Don McCan says
Hi Bart and Meriel,
Thank you so much. Can’t wait to come and visit you guys sometime.
Best regards,
Don
Shawn Marie Toepp says
To all who loved Roger, my deepest condolences on your loss. He was kind, funny, and loved his family, country and community. May he Rest In Peace until you all meet again. May God bless and comfort you. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there today. My thoughts were with you and I’ll search for the recorded service. Shawn Marie Toepp & Family
Don McCan says
Hi Shawn,
Thank you for your thoughts! Dad is a peace now. No pain now.
The recorded service is at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stVbR_ggXmA
Enjoy you grand babies
Best regards,
Don
Eva Sayer says
So sorry for your family’s loss. Only had the pleasure of meeting Roger once. We had a good time talking about SE Ohio glass industry. It was like we were ole friends. Haha. Prayers for you and your family.
Don McCan says
Hi Eva,
Dad was easy to get along with. Glad you enjoy your time with him. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Best regards,
Don McCan
Bud Ruff says
Roger was a great guy, his brother “Moose” was a best buddie in my class of 1948
The McCann family were all wonderful people, knew them since I was a child.
We will miss them all forever. Friend Bud
Don McCan says
Hi Bud,
Thank you for your kind words! 🙂
Don
Marilee (Davis) Johnson says
To all the McCans I send my sympathy. We had some good times when they were younger and played softball at the park. Love and prayers to all of you. Marilee Johnson
Don McCan says
Hi Marilee,
Thank you! Yes, dad enjoyed the ballfields. Spent many hours there. That legacy continued on through myself, my youngest son and now the grandson.
Don
Marilee (Davis) Johnson says
Thanks for your reply. I shall never forget all the McCans. A great bunch of guys. Sincerely, Marilee (Chuck) Johnson
Phyllis Shank Smith says
Arlene and family
So sorry for your loss. Roger was so fun to be around. Always friendly
My thoughts are with you
Jim Hallar says
Arlene, I am so sad to hear of Roger’s passing. He was a great guy and a real treat to work with. I had the pleasure of working with Roger, Devon, and Billy Smith in Plymouth from 83 through 86 as the Engineering Supervisor for Nipsco. Roger always had a smile on his face and always had a positive demeanor. I’ve often wondered how he was doing and tonight found his obituary. You and your family are in my Prayers and thoughts.