Roger J. Kitson, age 80 of the Town of Wescott, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, February 18, 2022, in Shawano.
Roger was born July 1, 1941, in Keshena, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Menore) Kitson. He attended school on the Menominee Reservation and graduated from Shawano High School. Roger was employed at Menominee Tribal Enterprises, in the oil fields in Oklahoma, and in a glass factory in Oklahoma. He bred pinto horses and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Roger attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Buswell of Shawano; two sons, Rodney Kitson of Oklahoma, and Kurt Kitson of Shawano; his daughter, Karmella Kitson of Oshkosh; three grandchildren, Sundance Kitson, Wikwana Kitson, and Shanna Mohawk; his sister, Carmen Sweetwood of Keshena; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Buddy Kitson Jr. and Francis Ducky Kitson; and his sisters, Gloria House and Joyce Bernette.
In keeping with Roger’s wishes, private family services will be held.