Roger K. Olkowski

Roger K. Olkowski, 62, of Newark, Delaware passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2025.  Born in Wilmington on May 7, 1963, he was the son of the late Alfred and Joan (Long) Olkowski.
 
Roger was a graduate of Newark High School and worked as an HVAC Technician throughout New Castle County.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Roger was also a talented woodworker.

Roger’s life was a gift to everyone who knew him, and his kindness will continue to echo through the countless lives he touched.
 
Roger is survived by his brother, Alfred C. Olkowski; his cousins, Brendin Mote and Kolin Mote.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Thursday, December 11 from 1:30 – 3:00PM.  Further services will be held privately.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Roger may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 (https://www.heart.org).

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