Roger Louis Gotch, 85, of Racine, passed away on August 31, 2021 at Ascension All Saints. He was born on July 10, 1936 in Streator, Illinois, the son of Andrew K. Gotch and Lena Margaret Dzuris. Roger married Gail Mildred Sorenson on July 16, 1960 in Racine, Wisconsin. Roger served in the United States Air Force. He was an umpire for 14 years for the City of Racine Baseball Association and also volunteered for the Racine Raiders Field Operations, where he set up half time programs for 16 years. Roger will be deeply missed by his wife Gail of 61 years, and children Douglas and Dean Gotch. He will be dearly missed by his sister Kathlene Billard, NC and sister-in-law Lou Ann Gotch, MN. He is survived by nephews Michael and Matthew Billard, and AJ Gotch, and niece Susan Grager. Roger is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Lena, brother John, brother-in-law Mack, and other relatives. Private family services and burial was held at West Lawn Memorial Park per Roger’s wishes.