NORTH MANCHESTER – Roger L. Kinzie, 53, of North Manchester, died at 11:55 p.m. May 5, 2011, in Wabash County Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1957, in Wabash, to John H. and Jane E. Boocher Kinzie. He was an over-the-road truck driver for several years in Indiana, Texas and California. He was a truck driver for Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc., Wabash, for the past 16 years. From 1986-90 he was co-owner of Beachler-Lucas Tire Co., North Manchester. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1975. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the National Rifle Association. Surviving are his companion, Rhonda R. Hopkins, North Manchester; three daughters, Ashley N., Alyson R. and Adriane L. Kinzie, all of North Manchester; his mother, Jane E. Kinzie, North Manchester; and a sister, Ronda S. Pendleton, Dayton, Ind. He was preceded in death by a brother. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ***** Condolences may be sent to mckeemortuary.com
