Roger Awsumb (1928 - 2002) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Roger Awsumb

Birth:	Jul. 10, 1928
Death:	Jul. 15, 2002 Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota area Television Personality. He portrayed a railroad enigineer, dressed in a pin-striped jacket, cap, and overalls, with a red 'kerchief' around his neck, and called himself "your old buddy, Casey Jones" (named after a real life railroad engineer). He entertained children from 1954 until late 1972 at noon on weekdays. During the half hour show he entertained the children with cartoons, birthday greetings, and silly comedy bits. The show was called "Lunch With Casey" and the noon time show was one of the most popular children's shows on television. There were 8,000 shows over the 18 years it was on television. In 2001 Roger was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. (bio by: Steve Edquist ~In Memory Of Aaron & Scrappy~) Cause of death: Heart failure Search Amazon for Roger Awsumb

Burial: Acacia Park Cemetery Mendota Heights Dakota County Minnesota, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Steve Edquist ~In Memory... Record added: Feb 05, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 7151893