More detail on this person: Roger Peck Olney,
71, of Lenexa, KS passed away June 23, 2016
surrounded by his family, after a brief and
courageous fight with cancer as a result of Agent
Orange.
Roger was born July 29, 1944 graduated from
Edison HS in Elmira Heights, New York, Class of
62. He was awarded the Boy Scout's highest award
of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Alfred
University ROTC program, winning the
Distinguished Service Award. He was a helicopter
pilot in the US Army, flying many missions in
Vietnam. After the military, he worked for
Michelin retiring as Midwest Regional Sales
Manager.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents and
sister Barbara Bjorck Woughter. Roger is survived
by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Cassidy Olney,
son Scott Olney, his son Ash Olney, daughter
Nicole Olney Dobbs her husband Ryan,
grandchildren Ash Olney, Hudson, Weston and
Luke Dobbs, brother William Olney, Ithaca, NY.
Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, June
28, 2016 at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia
Street, Lenexa, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will
be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers,
contributions can be made to the any veterans
association in Roger's name.
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