Cwo Roger William Kane, Usn, Ret.

Roger William Kane, 84, of Ijamsville, MD, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Frederick Health Hospital. Born September 24, 1937 in Bridgeport, PA, to the late Donald Edward and Elizabeth Pauline (nee Luther) Kane. He was the beloved husband over 62 years to Barbara Ann (nee VanDyke) Kane.

Roger graduated from Pennsbury High School in Yardley, PA in 1956. Roger was a career member of the United States Navy. He served over 20 years in the Navy, earning the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal as an unlisted man; the Navy Achievement Medal for his services during the recovery pick up of the Apollo 14.  He also received the following medals for his service in Vietnam: the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Gallantry Cross. He was stationed on the USS New Orleans when they picked up Apollo 14. He also served in both the Pacific and Atlantic fleets.

After his honorable service he would work as a mechanical engineer for Vitro Labs, Metro Rail, Sisters of the Poor, and the OmniHotel. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, wood working and camping.  After retirement, he was a member of reunion associations of all the ships he served on: USS Diamondhead, Dahlgren, Boston, New Orleans, LaSalle and Seattle; as well as a member of the Disabled Veterans Association and the Military Officers of America Association.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Roger W. Kane, Jr. DDS (wife-Sarah) and Laura Kane, DVM (partner-Joseph Bunag), grandchildren; Olivia Kane and Spencer Kane, his siblings; Michael Kane and Patricia Lombardi. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by siblings; Donald E. Kane, Jr., Dennis Kane, Dolores Brass, and Jean Randal.

Family and friends can gather at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A., 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701, on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 2pm - 3pm. A memorial service will be held at 3pm. Burial at sea to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to The Wounded Warriors Foundation or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Online condolences can be made at www.KeeneyBasford.com