Roger Fields

POWELL - Roger Dickerson Fields went to be with Jesus on March 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio. He graduated from Zanesville High School in 1959. He married Marie Bollinger on July 4th 1963, and moved to Columbus (Clintonville). He attended The Ohio State University and studied mechanical engineering. He started his own engineering firm with Jim O’reilly in 1982. Roger and Marie had five children. He was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Church. Roger was a “car guy” his entire life. He loved working on and restoring old cars, Buicks mostly, with his oldest son John. He participated in various car clubs and attended and judged many car shows throughout his life. Roger was very musical and played jazz/blues piano. He inherited a great enjoyment of his genealogical research from his father and mother. He also loved to cheer on the Buckeye football team with his family. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and sudoku. Roger and Marie spent many winters in Venice Florida and had many cherished friends. He loved people, and was a great inspiration and role-model to many. More than anything, he was greatly loved by many people. He was preceded into heaven by his parents James and Gladys Fields, daughter-in-law Kim Fields and sister-in-law Celsus Bollinger. He will be greatly missed by Marie, his dearest sweetheart and loving wife of nearly 60 years; sister Nancy Ivan of Richfield; sister Jane (Andy) Trout of Zanesville; children, John (Kim - deceased) Fields, Mike Fields, Steve Fields, Jennifer (Bill) Leshnock and Kathy Ihnat of Charleston, W.V.; grandchildren, Kate and Elizabeth Fields, Jacob (Jordan) Leshnock and Jessica (Jeffrey Hutt) Leshnock, Zack, Hannah, Nick, and Eva Ihnat; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Lucas, Liam, and Juliana Leshnock, and an expected great-grandson of Jessica and Jeff; brother-in-law Richard Bollinger of Charleston, S.C.; sister-in-law Carol Hupp; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to Roger’s sister-in-law Maryanne (Larry) Linder of Columbus, who lovingly, patiently, and diligently cared for him full-time during his final weeks. Friends may call at EGAN-RYAN NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 4661 Kenny Road on Wednesday, March 8 from 4-7 p.m. where a vigil service will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 414 E. North Broadway on Thursday, March 9 at 10:30 am. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Hope Hollow, a non-profit organization that provides lodging, meals, transportation and emotional support…at no cost…to cancer patients and their loved ones. Donations may be mailed to Hope Hollow, P.O. Box 141423, Columbus, Ohio 43214 or www.hopehollow. com/donate. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to offer condolences.