Roger Dale Foreshee, Sr., 77, of Pontoon Beach, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 3:42 PM, surrounded by the love of his family after six days in hospice care.
?Born on October 15, 1949, Roger lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, instilling in him a sense of duty and strength that he carried throughout his life.
?A natural entrepreneur, Roger was a dedicated businessman who was never afraid of hard work. From owning and operating his own gas stations in California to building and running his own trucking company alongside his son, David, Roger built a legacy of grit, ambition, and partnership.
Over the past decade, he proved himself to be a true warrior, facing every health obstacle with remarkable courage and endurance. Above all his accomplishments, Roger’s greatest pride was his family.
He was the beloved husband of his wife, Vickie, with whom he shared 50 wonderful years, building a life anchored in love and shared strength.
?He was preceded in death by his daughter Samantha Lynn Foreshee, his son, Roger Dale Foreshee, Jr., his grandson Christopher Nicolas Speece, his parents Beryl and Doris Jean (Waller) Foreshee Sr., and his siblings William, Deborah, Richard Allen and Marie Foreshee.
?Roger is survived by his devoted wife, Vickie; his children, Shannon Foreshee (Michael Lihim) of NYC, David Foreshee (Kirsten Foreshee) of Granite City, Victoria Speece (Derek Speece) of Edwardsville, and Veronica Foreshee MacDonald; his cherished grandchildren, Meghan Hahne, Nicholas Speece, Anna Speece, Courtney Griffing, Dalton Bertrand, Brianna MacDonald, and Hilary MacDonald; and 12 great-grandchildren, all of whom will carry his strength and memory forward.
?A Memorial Celebration of Life honoring Roger’s life and legacy will be held Thurs. Oct. 29, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory.
Online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com.