Roger A Michailoff

ROCKY MOUNT – Roger A. Michailoff, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Born in South Bend, IN on August 4, 1926, he was the son of the late Gabriel O. Michailoff and Clara Heynssens Michailoff. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Marie Michailoff; and sister, Norma Hall.
Roger was a World War II veteran where he served in the U.S. Navy. After the war he received degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Science from Purdue University and later received and his Masters Degree in Business from the University of Chicago. Roger worked as Executive Vice President with Oliver Corporation in South Bend, IN and CMI in Oklahoma City, OK until his retirement. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and belonged to the South Bend Masonic Lodge. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Roger leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Sandra Michailoff Drum and husband, Joseph, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Jon M. Anglemyer of Chockowinity and Bradley L. Anglemyer and wife, Anna, of Charlotte; and six great-grandchildren, Bruce and Holly Anglemyer, Henry, Erik, Jon Everett and Sarah Anglemyer.
A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum with Rev. Leo Bennett officiating. A Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service.
The Family would like to say a special thanks to our loving Visiting Angels, Stephanie Mewborn and Sarah Purkett.
Memorials contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, 617 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Masonic Lodge in South Bend, 427 N. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601.
A FISHERMAN’S PRAYER – God, grant that I may live to fish until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray, when in the Lord’s safe landing net I’m peacefully asleep, that in His mercy I be judged as big enough to keep.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.