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ROGER KIENDL
He was predeceased by parents, Frank and Olive; wife Beverley (née Smith); and daughter Lynn. Roger is survived by his sons, William and Anthony (Joanne Bristol); grandson Jackson; and extended family.
Roger was born (1934) and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Erasmus Hall High School and graduated from R.C.A. Institutes, a technical institute concerned with the design and application of television systems.
Roger served in the Air National Guard starting in 1953. His early career centered around military electronics and led to the design of such systems for the Hazeltine Corp., Bulova Watch Company, Gulf and Western Corp., and Peerless Instruments of Elmhurst, New York.
While at Peerless, and in conjunction with Curtis Wright and the Westinghouse Corporation, he became the designer and Project Engineer for the nuclear reactor rod control system installed on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65).
He met his wife and lifelong companion, Beverley, of Eriksdale, Manitoba, while she was working and training as a nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. They married in 1963 (in Winnipeg) and celebrated 51 years of marriage until Beverley's passing in 2014. They initially lived in The Bronx, then moved to Floral Park, New York. Roger and Beverley relocated the family to Winnipeg, Manitoba in the fall of 1971 (where Roger eventually became a Canadian citizen).
In 1975, Roger settled into his long-term occupation and position as Sales Manager of Video Systems for Servo Electronic Systems, Ltd., of Winnipeg, providing television systems for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario until he retired in 1999.
Roger was a member of the Winnipeg Rotary Club, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, the Winnipeg Executives Association, the Manitoba Protective Officers Association, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and was a Board member of St. Amant Centre.
Roger was a kind, soft-spoken and good-natured husband, father, friend and community member. He enjoyed travel and many family road trips. His interests included automobiles, airplanes, and especially trains; he was an active model railroader for most of his life. He was especially committed to his wife, Beverley, and will be laid to rest with her in a private burial at Eriksdale Cemetery. Roger will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Rest in Peace.
To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Cousin Roger was one of the Greatest Generation. I'll always remember how he was so advanced for his time with his thoughts on technology and development. I recall my mom, Pat, telling me that Roger had model trains as a child, and he shared that interest with her as kids. Santa Claus brought my mom her own train set that year! That wonderful hobby then spread to daughters Jen & Jan and the family! I also remember Uncle Dave telling the story of how he introduced Beverly to Roger, and that was the start of a wonderful family. Condolences to Bill, Tony, Jackson & family. He will be missed, but left a wonderful legacy. - Posted by: Janet Lowry (Cousin) on: Apr 17, 2020
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Roger was a kind, gentle man whose company was enjoyable. He adored his wife. I knew Roger through his membership in the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club. My husband, Nick Andrusiak, and Roger used to travel to railroad meets together. I also met his wife who had been a nurse classmate of my neighbour. When Roger moved to Saskatchewan I lost track of him. My condolences to his family for the loss of a special person. - Posted by: Frances Andrusiak (Friend) on: Apr 11, 2020
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Dear Anthony, William and families, My heartfelt prayers to all of you. I so enjoyed your dad's person, wit and compassion. I think of him often and hope his years in Regina were good. He is at peace and with Beverly once again. Rev. Melanie Kauppila - Posted by: Melanie Kauppila (friend) on: Apr 11, 2020