Obituaries

Melba Moynihan Roggen

December 2, 1922 - June 12, 2021

Melba Moynihan Roggen,98, of Winter Haven, Florida died Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Bartow. She was born on December 2, 1922 in Rochester, NY to Emma and Frank Moynihan. Melba was a former City Manager for Polk City , Florida and a former owner of Ridge Imports and Snug Harbor. She was an avid cook, who enjoyed catering big parties. Melba was a great listener and storyteller; she was always willing to help anyone in need when she was able. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frank Jr and husband, Gordon D Roggen Sr.

Melba is survived by her children, Randy (Wanda) Roth; Kevin (Debra) Roggen, Sherrie Heinz and Gordon Kelly Roggen Jr.; grandchildren, Keith and Kevin Roggen, Shannon Roth, Andrea Roshaven, Mike Roshaven, Trenton Roggen; many great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and many friends.