Roger Higgenbottom, 52, went on the ultimate motorcycle ride to meet Jesus on Wednesday March 25, 2015. A lifetime resident of Racine, he was born July 8, 1962 to Lenora (nee: King) Higgenbottom and Roy Estes.  Roger was a proud graduate of Park High School.   On October 10, 2010, Roger married his "love of his life" and his best friend, Diana Anderson. To Roger and Diana and all who knew them it was "the greatest love story ever told".

Roger was employed by Poclain Hydraulics as a CNC Machinist for nearly 15 years and he never missed a day of work until his second round of chemo last summer, his work ethic was exemplary.  He loved his job and especially all of the friends, which he considered family, he had made along the way during his employment at Poclain. Roger also, was an independent DJ (HiggyBaby Productions), he provided so much music to so many people at so many events. If he was there spinning music he was the life of the party!  He loved being the MC at weddings, but he truly loved and looked forward to the Tuesday night RADD dances.

Roger worked for the F.A.S.T program (Families and Schools Together) for nearly 15 years. He loved working and connecting with the families who participated in the program.  He beamed with pride when he was out in public and when a F.A.S.T family remembered him from the program. He was well-known within the NA, CA, and AA recovery communities. He was proud to proclaim more than 23 years of sobriety.

Roger was a proud National and Local HOG (Harley Owners Group) member, and loved everything about the riding community. His 2013 Street Glide was his pride and joy, always keeping it as clean as when it rolled out the showroom. He loved the freedom of riding, the comradery, and especially all of his fellow riders he had met along the way. Roger was a good bowler and had played on many leagues around Racine. Most recently he was the president of the Thursday Night – Knights of Castle bowling league.  He loved all of his teammates and all of his fellow bowlers.     His laughter and infectious personality filled the bowling alley on any given Thursday. All you had to do was meet Roger once and he would instantly love you and consider you a friend, if not family.  His smile and laughter was infectious and once you received one of his signature hugs, you never forgot Roger.

Roger leaves behind to carry on his legacy and cherish his memory, his wife Diana of Racine, his daughters, Nicole Cronk, and Danielle (Alex) Monfeli both of Racine; his sons, Nathan Higgenbottom of Racine, and Derrick Higgenbottom of Milwaukee; and a step son, Mitchell Pedersen of Kenosha.  Roger also is survived by a grandson, Noah, whom Roger "Gampa" loved and adored, and another grandbaby due in September.  Roger is also survived by his older brother of whom he was so proud of and looked up to, Les (Linda) Higgenbottom; 2 sisters, Marylin Higgenbottom and Peggy Higgenbottom and a very special sister-in-law, Stacy Schroeder Busby; and brother-in-law, Doug Schroeder of Kenosha.  He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was "daddy" to his cat "Ava" and his precious dog friend, "Ruth". Roger was preceded in death by both his parents Lenora and Roy; his sister Sandra Higgenbottom; his brother Steve Higgenbottom; and niece Desi Griffin.

A celebration of his life will be held in the funeral home on Monday, March 30, 2015, 6:00pm.  Visitation will be from 3:00pm until the time of the service.

Diana would like to express her deepest gratitude and love to Dr. Michael Mullane and his staff as they treated Roger with love, kindness and respect and most importantly, laughter and hugs.