Father Roger Zach Capuchin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on 06 May 1922, to John and Barbara (Fischer) Zach.  Father Roger was invested into the Capuchin Franciscans on 26 Aug. 1939.  He was Professed on 27 Aug. 1940, and Ordained on 02 June 1948.   Father taught at St. Lawrence Seminary from 1949 - 1967; and served as rector for twelve years.  Father Roger was then served as superior at the Capuchin House of studies in Crown Point, Ind. for three years. 

      He was then sent to establish and promote St. Anthony Retreat House in Marathon, Wisconsin.  In 1973, he began an eleven-year assignment at St. Joseph Parish, Appleton, Wisconsin.   He was then assigned to Holy Cross Parish, Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin, followed by St. Cloud Parish, St. Cloud, Wisconsin. 
      Father also taught English part time at St. Lawrence Seminary and directed the annual Plays. 
      In 1996 he retired from teaching. However he continued in pastoral ministry for three months at Holy Family Parish in Marinette.  Father Roger Zach was then appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Champion, Wisconsin, and St. Kilian Parish, New Franken Wisconsin; on January 15, 1997.  At the age of 74, and suffering from inoperable stomach cancer; Fr. Roger set out to strengthen the two parishes.   Forming new committees, promoting parish leaderships; and bringing the people closer to Jesus.   “I wanted people to be part of the finance, social and liturgy committees.”    Under his loving guidance the parishes grew in strength, size, and commitment.   Fr. Roger said "" I really like the people; I wanted to do something to give them a better vision for the future and they've responded.  They are good people with strong faith."   On January 24, 1999, because of his illness Father Roger retired.   He died at St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin; on March 11, 1999, after fighting a courageous battle for two years; Father Roger Zach died as a result of stomach cancer.  He is buried in the friar’s cemetery at St. Lawrence.
Information obtained from "The Compass" (Green Bay Diocese, Newspaper) March 13,1998, and March 19, 1999