by Doug Lawrence
I never met Tom Roeser, but through his extensive writings and his long, Chicago broadcast radio career, I felt like I did.
Tom was a Catholic, a Republican, a conservative, a media personality, a family man, a scholar, and many other things.
I read all his daily blog posts and also listened to his radio show, whenever possible.
Tom Roeser 1928-2011
Tom contended with the rich and the powerful on his own terms, suitably enlightened by the traditional Catholic beliefs and practices that he learned and perfected, way back when, with the help of his beloved Rev. Fr. Ernie. Because of this, and his extensive business and government experience, Tom was a hard guy to fool.
Much like the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Tom always managed to deliver his insightful messages with style and grace … coupled with an appropriate dose of humor.
Tom was a great guy. We’ll miss him … a lot. I would also like to extend my sincere condolences to the entire Roeser family.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Tom’s soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Chicago Tribune on the life and times of Thomas Roeser
The Chicago Sun-Times on the life and times of Thomas Roeser
Read some of Tom’s daily blog posts
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