Roger Alan Dudik, 78, of Stuart, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home.
Roger was a life-long learner and scholar who enjoyed nothing more than sitting down with an interesting book and circling all the grammatical errors and inconsistencies he found. An entrepreneur and self-starter, Roger had several business ventures, most recently as a freelance editor for doctoral candidates. Upon retirement, he moved to Stuart from central Pennsylvania to enjoy the warmth, beauty, and peacefulness of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He achieved his dream to once again raise Scottish Blackface sheep and provide ample space for his dog, Sanduhr, to roam. He enjoyed many hobbies like tinkering in his workshop, collecting first edition books, photography, and being an active member of the community. He befriended many of his neighbors and local craftsmen who he admired for their impressive skill, kindness, wealth of knowledge, and humor.
Roger is survived by his six children, Jon, 54, Gene, 52, Rachel, 43, Eliot, 40, Allison, 38, and Blair, 35.
Those who might like to express their love, please feel free to make a donation to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center in Roger’s name.
