Wednesday, September 2, 2020



Roger Paul Kahelin 

July 10, 1953 - September 2, 2020

Roger Paul Kahelin was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Elizabeth Kahelin. The family, along with his older brother moved to San Diego, settling in El Cajon. He was a proud, protective brother to his younger twin sisters, Laura and Linda. Roger attended school in El Cajon, and graduated from El Cajon High School. Roger had a passion for photography where he developed his own pictures in his darkroom. Roger also raised finches and sold them. He always had a strong work ethic. He was a paperboy and held several positions as manager in local restaurants. He was also a uniformed volunteer for the El Cajon Police Department.

 

He moved to Mira Mesa where he got married and adopted his then wife’s two sons, Jonathan and Joshua. He also welcomed the birth of his only daughter Chelsea.  He was an avid bowler and belonged to a bowling league.  He went on to move his family to San Marcos to raise his kids. He loved to go on vacations with his family, having the most fun at theme parks. Years later he remarried and welcomed his son Roger Issac. Roger then settled in Murrieta with his young son and 4 cats. His son was his pride and joy. They would have so much fun together, playing soldiers, nerf wars, and going to theme parks. Roger, the animal lover he was, loved his cats so much.

 

Roger became a grandpa to Talia in 2015 and to Enzo in 2017. He loved being a grandpa.  He loved spoiling them, being silly with them and giving them tickles every chance he got.

 

Roger was a Title Officer for most of his career. He was very hardworking and strived to support his family.

 

He served Community Bible Church as a Sunday School Teacher and a Deacon while living in Mira Mesa, and a Deacon at New Venture Church while living in San Marcos. Roger became a born again Christian at his sister Linda’s funeral. He and his son were later baptized together. He attended Calvary Chapel French Valley in Murrieta and was involved in men’s bible study.

 

He was a devoted fan of the San Diego Chargers and a season ticket holder from the 70’s until they left San Diego in 2017. 

 

Roger loved his 4 children and his two grandchildren so much. He leaves behind his 4 children, Jonathan, Joshua (Ryoko), Chelsea (Jesus), his 13 year old son Roger Issac and his two grandchildren, Talia and Enzo. He also leaves behind his sister Laura (Mike), brother Richard, nieces Sara, Melissa and Katelyn, his nephews Eric, Paul and Jason, great nieces McKenzie and Maddyn, and great nephew Graham. His father Paul, his mother Elizabeth, and his sister Linda precede him in death. Roger was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandpa and friend.