Roger James Cossette, of Deerbrook, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 80 years old. He was born on March 2, 1938, in Comstock, Minnesota a son of the late John and Mildred (Lorenzon) Cossette.
Roger was raised in Minnesota. In 1959 he moved to Racine, WI where he met his wife Betty Stinewal, they married on December 19, 1959, in Antigo.
He moved to Antigo in 1970 and worked at Montgomery Wards, Ison Equipment, D & E Auto and Ed's Auto Sales.
Roger enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring vehicles, collecting model cars and time spent with family and friends. He had a love of sports, was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Survivors include his wife Betty Cossette of Deerbrook; a daughter, Deborah Irish of Antigo; two sons, Mel (Carla) Cossette of Rib Mountain and Donald Cossette of Antigo; seven grandchildren, Keirsten Cossette of Ringle, Amber Cossette of Hudson, Brandon Irish of Eagan, MN, Cassandra Irish, Amanda (Brandon) Wild, Austin Cossette and Adam Cossette all of Antigo; a great-granddaughter, Emilia Wild; a sister, Elaine (Jim) Price of Ulen, MN; a brother, Jack (Cheryl) Cossette of Audubon, MN; two sister-in-laws, Janet Cossette of Detroit Lakes, MN and Pam Cossette of Lake Park, MN and a brother-in-law, Gordon Hughes of Cass Lake, MN.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Michael Irish; two brothers, Robert and Harold Cossette; three sisters, Shirley Van Wey, Ann Hughes, and Darlene (Wayne) Baker.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, November 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
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You have my deepest condolences for your loss of Roger. Death is truly an enemy of all of us. Our loving heavenly father Jehovah will reunite us with our lost loved ones soon as promised in the Bible book of Revelation in chapter 21 verse 3,4. These verses may bring you much comfort.
Betty and Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. I always enjoyed our talks at Pizza Hut. No matter what you and Rodger were going through you always had a smile on your face. He was a great guy and I could see how much he loved you. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
Jackie and the Pizza Hut crew.
Dear Betty and family~
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Roger. It has been my pleasure to get to know you both over the last 13 years! I enjoyed listening to Roger's stories about cars! Praying that your many memories help you through this sad time.
With deepest sympathy~ Beth (from the lab)
Sorry for your loss I will definitely miss roger I remember the times dad and roger talked on the cb radio together! He was a great guy.
to my husband of almost 59 years. We lost you way to soon. But i am so happy that i decided to have you at home so i could be there by your side always to help you with whatever you needed. You said you wanted to live. God gave you more time then the dr. predicted (3-9 months) Oct 27 2018 was 19 months so you showed them- so spend more time with family and friends. I wished it never would have ended this soon or ever.i would have taken care of you as long as i could and not put you in someone else hands. I knew you wanted to be home and enjoy your family, and much more time with your Minnesota family..You did not like the ambulance trips to the hospital or having to be taken to the ER. Now god has called you up to be you loved ones we have lost in the past. It was hard seeing you in pain and not well for the past couple of weeks.You did the best you could for our family and i thank you so very much for being by my side always and especially when i was not well. I remember when we !st met, I felt love at first sight and 4 months later got married, the best thing to happen to me. things were not always cool but I'm glad we stayed together in good times and bad, with gods blessing of our children with the help of each one during this time of losing you. i will miss you with the emptiness in my life. I guess the lord knew you were tiring and getting weaker and wanted to lessen your pain . I'm sorry we wasn't able to make you feel better , would have if i could because i love you so much. praying that god would help you and i through all this pain. SO HONEY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN I WILL MISS YOU SO SO MUCH AND ALWAYS IN MY HEART. R.I.P
fishing with dad and mel
Dear Dad. there are so many memories to share..some funny , some sad - there's just not enough paper or time to put into words the joy you have brought our family and friends you have met on your journey of life. I loved and enjoyed the many trips with you and Mom cause we had great talks together..I wanted to take your pain away so there was more time but God had a different plan. He needed a good technician who can fix things cause you was good at that..you weren't always there for as but you were there when it mattered and we needed you..I could go one forever because you meant the world to us..you will always be in our 💓 and fond memories , my 💓 is breaking , but I know God has a plan for you so you take care of the other loved ones we have lost through the years and we will meet again in heaven ...LOVE YOU SO MUCH DAD...R.I.P.💖💖💖🙏🙏😉💕💕
Pete will always be a part of my families lives and as is Mike Irish and our son Kelly. Betty and I spent many times and parties that will always be in our memories with the Cossette's and Van Wey's. No one can take that from us, but when the Lord calls us he can take the soul and their spirit stays with us. As we only have our lifes so long then we must give it back, so we will miss our friend but not his memory. Betty and I will mourn with you of our loss but we will also celebrate his life.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Peter and Betty Lou
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