Jesse S. Roeck, 59, of Clinton, OH formerly of Kiel, Wisconsin passed away on
January 18, 2018 at The Cleveland Clinic, with his loving family by his side. He was born February 2, 1958, first born child of James Roeck and Karen (Ruh) Hahn.
Jess was a 1976 graduate of Kiel High School in which he was the class Salutatorian. He was a 1980 graduate of UW-River Falls with a degree in Chemistry. His career took him to Michigan; Georgia; Texas; Luxembourg, Europe and Shrewsbury, UK before retirement. Over his 35 year career, he was employed by Dow Chemical, Goodyear, and The Smithers Group.
On July 2, 2011 he married his best friend and perfect match, Sharon (Fricke) Sopko on the beach at Starvation Lake. Jesse and Sharon shared a love for each other that was second to none.

He loved the outdoors. Fishing began as a young boy. His love of the sport was shared with his wife and children. He also enjoyed his yearly deer hunt with family.
Friends and family were always welcomed to his home. His appreciation for cooking produced many memorable meals for his guests. Among other things, Jesse enjoyed vegetable gardening, canning, fly tying, bee keeping and watching his favorite team the Green Bay Packers. His true passion was spending time and making memories with his wife, family and friends. Most memories included a canine companion by his side.

Jesse is survived by the love of his life, his wife Sharon, their children, Andy Roeck of University Place, WA; Erin Roeck of Interlochen, MI; Nick(Sarah) Sopko of Green, OH; Jill Sopko, of Spokane, WA, his Mother, Karen Hahn (special friend Roger Olig) of Kiel, Sister, Sheri (Allen) Hartman, of Osman(Newton), Sister, Traci (Todd) Walsdorf, of New Holstein, Brother, Randy Roeck of La Crosse Father-in-law, Bill Fricke, of Massillon, OH. Brother-in-law Dave (Bernie) Fricke of Quakertown, PA; and a Sister-in-law, Keri Fricke of Canton, OH.
He is further survived by his nieces, nephews, uncle, aunts, other relatives and friends.
Jesse was predeceased in death by his Dad, Jim Roeck, Kiel, his Mother-in-law,
Eff Fricke of Canal Fulton, OH, Maternal Grandparents, Arno and Dorothy (Leonard) Ruh and Paternal Grandparents, Leon "Fat" and Edna (Schmitt) Roeck.

A memorial has been established with the:
Blue Lake/ Coldsprings Civic Association
7197 Crescent Rd. NE
Mancelona, MI 49659

Please join our family in sharing your favorite memories at The Altona Supper Club, New Holstein on
Saturday Feb. 3rd from 2 to 5 P.M.

A private gathering will be held this summer at Jesse's favorite place, Starvation Lake, Mancelona, MI.