Olympic Figure Skater Roy Wagelein Found Dead
Wednesday June 25, 2008
I just was informed that 1968 Olympian, Roy Wagelein, was found dead in his home today. No details were given.
Wagelein was a tremendous pair skater. He placed second at three consecutive U.S. National Figure Skating Championships (1966, 1967, and 1968) and qualifed for three world championships. Roy competed with Susan Berens in 1966 and 1967. After she joined the Ice Follies in 1967, he teamed up with Sandi Sweitzer and the newly matched pair qualifed for the Olympics. He was also a graduate of the famous Hollywood Professional School.
Comments
From:
Kristia Lea Peloke, Roy Wagelein’s daughter
“We will be holding a memorial service for him on Wednesday July 9th at All Saints Lutheran Church at 5pm. The church is located on 7th St. North of Coral Cables South of Paradise Lane. The exact address is
15649 N. 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 866-9191″
My thoughts are with your family. I knew Roy for many years, we skated together at Polar Palace and Pickwick. He was a friend and partner.
Darlene