Roger K. Stear, age 85, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and children by his side on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Gothenburg Hospital.
Roger was born on August 22, 1933 in Cozad, Nebraska to Lawrence and Francis (Kerr) Stear. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cozad High School in 1951.
Roger joined the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956.
Roger married Joan Thomason on Jun 6, 1955 in Cozad. He was the loving father to Shane, Susan and Jeffrey, proud grandfather of Andrew, Ashleigh, Alex and Mercedes, and great grandfather of Kinsley Drew.
Roger had a true passion for farming and raising his hogs; starting on the family farm and continuing in Eastern Wyoming in 1969. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting and spending quality time with family and friends. Roger was a spiritual man and was involved in many church activities with the Lyman and Scottsbluff Nebraska Methodist Churches.
Roger and Joan retired and moved back to Gothenburg, Nebraska in June 0f 2016.
Roger is survived by his wife Joan of Gothenburg, son Shane (Laurie) of St. Louis, Missouri, daughter Susan (Keith) Maddox of Ft Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Ashleigh and Alex Star, Treasure and Mercedes Maddox; great granddaughter, Kinsley Drew Benoist; brother Ron (Karen) Stear of Cozad; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey, and grandson, Andrew Stear. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Sharon Bowen and Shirley Paulsen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and several nephews.
Per Roger’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will not be a memorial service. A Celebration of Life will be held with family and friends at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Gothenburg Hospital Foundation, Gothenburg Senior Center, or a charity of choice. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street in Gothenburg, is in charge of arrangements.