Roger Coenen

Roger Russell Coenen, age 76, of Denmark, passed away on November 9, 2026. Born on February 16, 1950, in Appleton, WI, to Harold and Charlotte (Peterson) Coenen, Roger spent his early years in Freedom before moving to Denmark at the age of 13. He had a long and dedicated career working for the Chicago Northwestern, Wisconsin Central, and Canadian National Railroads, where he spent 34 years as a Section Crew Worker. Roger began his railroad journey at just 19, building a life around the rails. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed time at the family cabin up north on Green Lake in Mountain.

Surviving Roger are his daughter Crystal (Neil) Behnke and children: Justin (Angie), Haydin and Abigail; great-grandchildren: Eli and Hudson; sister Connie (Dean) Davister; special friend Joanne Perrault; brother-in-law Roger Kittell as well as nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Charlotte, as well as his sister Carol Kittell.

Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home-Denmark (536 Cty Hwy R) on Thursday, November 12, from 4:00pm until the time of service at 6:00pm. Burial will be private at a later date in All Saints Cemetery by his parents. 

Our family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the caregivers at Scandinavian Court Assisted Living and Unity Hospice during our time of need.