Roger K. Heyden

Roger K. Heyden, 79, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Monday evening

(November 17, 2025) surrounded by his family.

He was born November 11, 1946, in Dunkirk the son of the late Karl and

Genevieve (Johnson) Heyden. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Roger was a graduate

of Dunkirk High School, Erie Community College and Fredonia State University.

He was employed at Al Tech Specialty Steel, GHI and the City of Dunkirk.

He was a member of the Moniuszko, Conservation, and First and Fourth Ward

Falcon Clubs. He liked going out to the clubs with his brother and friends to watch

football and other sporting events.

He enjoyed spending his evenings at home with his son and his best friend Gus

(his cat) and having his nightly bowl of chocolate ice cream. In the summer

months he enjoyed gardening and a Saturday afternoon at Barts Cove with many

of his lifelong friends. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife Pauline, family

members and their friends.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Pauline (Edwards) Heyden.

He is survived by his son Scott, sister Diane, and brother Paul.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, November 21, 2025

 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Funeral services and interment will be held in private.

Donations can be made to Lakeshore Humane Society or Roswell Park

Comprehensive Cancer Center.