Roger Duane Brooks, age 61 of North Platte, passed away at his home on Tuesday after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on August 23, 2016.
Roger was born on May 27, 1955 in Arnold, NE to Lawrence and Mabel (Wood) Brooks. He moved to Brady with his parents in 1960, then to Ogallala in 1966, where he graduated from the Lutheran High School. After high school he served in the United States Army and was always proud to talk about his time serving in Germany. After returning from the Army he settled in North Platte where he began his career with Union Pacific Railroad. He had everlasting friendships after his 37 years at UPRR from which he retired in August of last year.
Roger was a devoted family man. He was committed to his kids and his family and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and nephew Gary. He relished in woodworking, fishing, helping his friends or family whenever he could, and traveling with Deb.
Roger is survived by his wife Deb of North Platte; 3 children, Jason Brooks (Jessica) of Lincoln, Loni (Case) Waddell of Omaha, and Tyler Brooks (Gail) Brooks of Omaha; 2 stepchildren, Jeffrey Nelson (Meredith) of Colorado Springs, and Timothy (Jamie) Nelson of Navarre, Fl; his mother Mabel Brooks of North Platte; siblings, Orrin (Barb) Brooks of North Platte, and Gloria (Darwin) Grooms of Bassett; 16 grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Brooks; an infant brother, George Frederick “Buddy” Brooks.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Tammy Aubushon officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.