Roger's Memory Wall
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Coach Vink was my PE teacher, Football and Baseball Coach, Drivers Instructor. He allowed me to student aid PE my senior year. I really appreciated how firm but fair he was with all of his students. He was the first and only teacher to paddle me with that Hugh wooden paddle he kept in his office. He made me a better man for it and I deserved every swat he gave me that day. I’m 62 years old now and don’t remember very many of my former teachers, but I will never forget the life lessons he taught me. Thank you Coach Vink you will not be forgotten.
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Jeff Dawson
June 28th, 2024 at 3:46pm
I taught with Roger in New Buffalo in the early 80's. He was always fun to share the gymnasium and ideas each day. He drove the bus when we took the students bowling before the Christmas holiday. It was a fun 3 years. I moved a little to the north but I did stop in to Oink's a couple times. He was there once and we had a good laugh. My condolences to the family
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Chris Wagoner (formerly Jasper)
June 28th, 2024 at 2:58pm
My deepest sympathy to your family. Not only was Mr. Vink my teacher in high school I also had the pleasure of babysitting Carey when she was a baby and got a ride home in his Triumph. After becoming an adult and working for School Dairy I re introduced myself to Carry and then Mr. Vink and his wife Sharon. Lots of memories and again my deepest sympathy.
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Sandy Roth
June 27th, 2024 at 10:10pm
I will remember Roger as a very talented athlete; an outstanding high school coach of four sports, highlighted with a Baseball State Championship at NBHS in 1966; a very successful business man, making Oinks a “must-see” destination for tourists; a person blessed with a great family of whom he was very proud; a person who battled the dreaded disease of cancer for years; and most of all as a great friend of over 50 years going way back to the many days we spent as “beach bums” at Cherry Beach during the summer months. RIP Roger
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Jerry Hinman
June 26th, 2024 at 4:42pm
Sending love and light to the family! Mr. Vink was a great man! I shared 14 amazing years working for the family business of Oinks. To this day, my favorite job! There is not an ice scream store I go to where I’m not checking their front floor to see if they’ve spot mopped or checking their freezer ledges for crumbs! You have set the standards for ice cream places around the world and people will never understand the love and special place I have in my heart for Oinks Dutch Treat💕
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Nika Corwin
June 24th, 2024 at 8:51pm
Sharon, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Carey, and Barry. Roger was such a supportive and positive influence for so many as a teacher and a coach and, a successful businessman. He was everybody’s favorite flavor at Oink’s, He wore many hats. Roger will be sorely missed. MaryJo
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MARYJO BRODERICK
June 24th, 2024 at 8:05pm
I first met Mr Vink in 1966 he was my phys ed teacher and then in 1968 I was one of his assistants later in the seventies when I had my own business Roger was always a loyal customer. Over the years we always stayed in touch and after I moved to Arizona I always looked forward to my trips back to Michigan to hook up with Roger and Sharon to have dinner and swap many stories Lynn and I are truly miss our times with Roger and Sharon but will always have those cherished memories Rest in Peace Mr Vink we will miss you more than words can express
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John Avery
June 24th, 2024 at 6:57pm
