FORT CALHOUN — Roger B. Whitefoot, 75, of Fort Calhoun, formerly of Grand Island, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at the Nebraska Medical Center, with his family at his side.
Service and celebration of Roger’s life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, with Pastor Luke Biggs and Pastor Roger Theimer officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Roger was born July 25, 1944, in Grand Island, the son of Howard R. and Hilda (Samway) Whitefoot. He grew up and received his education in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island Senior High, class of 1962. He also attended Kearney State College. In May 1965 Roger married Janet Henke. They were the proud parents of three daughters, Kimberly, Kelli and Cami.
Roger had a servant’s heart. He enjoyed the building industry, utilizing his love of math. Following high school, he worked for Sothman Lumber before working in his parent’s business, Whitefoot Produce. Roger spent nearly his entire life working in the building industry. He sold building supplies for Speltz-Schultz Lumber Co. and Mid-Nebraska Cabinets, was a self-employed carpenter, and most recently was a project manager with Mehring Construction. Roger believed in giving back. Following the death of his daughter Cami, Roger granted a “Make A Wish” to a child by building an addition on the child’s bedroom. He and Jan also owned and operated Elle Salon and Spa.
Roger loved his children and grandchildren; they were very important to him. He was a very involved dad and grandpa who always made time for his family. In addition, he loved boating, fishing and the time spent at their cabin on Sherman Lake.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, King of Kings Lutheran Church of Omaha, the Nebraska State Home Builders Association and the Salvation Army Board.
Those who will cherish Roger’s memory include his wife, Janet; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Stacey Hord of Omaha and their children, Derek (Erica), Alexa and Gabrielle; and Kelli and Jeff Shaner of Fort Calhoun and their sons, Cameron, Ethan and Morgan.
He is also survived by many nephews and nieces; extended family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his his parents; a daughter, Cami; and a brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Lois Whitefoot.
Service and celebration of Roger’s life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, with Pastor Luke Biggs and Pastor Roger Theimer officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Roger was born July 25, 1944, in Grand Island, the son of Howard R. and Hilda (Samway) Whitefoot. He grew up and received his education in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island Senior High, class of 1962. He also attended Kearney State College. In May 1965 Roger married Janet Henke. They were the proud parents of three daughters, Kimberly, Kelli and Cami.
Roger had a servant’s heart. He enjoyed the building industry, utilizing his love of math. Following high school, he worked for Sothman Lumber before working in his parent’s business, Whitefoot Produce. Roger spent nearly his entire life working in the building industry. He sold building supplies for Speltz-Schultz Lumber Co. and Mid-Nebraska Cabinets, was a self-employed carpenter, and most recently was a project manager with Mehring Construction. Roger believed in giving back. Following the death of his daughter Cami, Roger granted a “Make A Wish” to a child by building an addition on the child’s bedroom. He and Jan also owned and operated Elle Salon and Spa.
Roger loved his children and grandchildren; they were very important to him. He was a very involved dad and grandpa who always made time for his family. In addition, he loved boating, fishing and the time spent at their cabin on Sherman Lake.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, King of Kings Lutheran Church of Omaha, the Nebraska State Home Builders Association and the Salvation Army Board.
Those who will cherish Roger’s memory include his wife, Janet; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Stacey Hord of Omaha and their children, Derek (Erica), Alexa and Gabrielle; and Kelli and Jeff Shaner of Fort Calhoun and their sons, Cameron, Ethan and Morgan.
He is also survived by many nephews and nieces; extended family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his his parents; a daughter, Cami; and a brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Lois Whitefoot.
FORT CALHOUN — Roger B. Whitefoot, 75, of Fort Calhoun, formerly of Grand Island, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at the Nebraska Medical Center, with his family at his side.
Service and celebration of Roger’s life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, with Pastor Luke Biggs and Pastor Roger Theimer officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Roger was born July 25, 1944, in Grand Island, the son of Howard R. and Hilda (Samway) Whitefoot. He grew up and received his education in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island Senior High, class of 1962. He also attended Kearney State College. In May 1965 Roger married Janet Henke. They were the proud parents of three daughters, Kimberly, Kelli and Cami.
Roger had a servant’s heart. He enjoyed the building industry, utilizing his love of math. Following high school, he worked for Sothman Lumber before working in his parent’s business, Whitefoot Produce. Roger spent nearly his entire life working in the building industry. He sold building supplies for Speltz-Schultz Lumber Co. and Mid-Nebraska Cabinets, was a self-employed carpenter, and most recently was a project manager with Mehring Construction. Roger believed in giving back. Following the death of his daughter Cami, Roger granted a “Make A Wish” to a child by building an addition on the child’s bedroom. He and Jan also owned and operated Elle Salon and Spa.
Roger loved his children and grandchildren; they were very important to him. He was a very involved dad and grandpa who always made time for his family. In addition, he loved boating, fishing and the time spent at their cabin on Sherman Lake.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, King of Kings Lutheran Church of Omaha, the Nebraska State Home Builders Association and the Salvation Army Board.
Those who will cherish Roger’s memory include his wife, Janet; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Stacey Hord of Omaha and their children, Derek (Erica), Alexa and Gabrielle; and Kelli and Jeff Shaner of Fort Calhoun and their sons, Cameron, Ethan and Morgan.
He is also survived by many nephews and nieces; extended family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his his parents; a daughter, Cami; and a brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Lois Whitefoot.
Service and celebration of Roger’s life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, with Pastor Luke Biggs and Pastor Roger Theimer officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Roger was born July 25, 1944, in Grand Island, the son of Howard R. and Hilda (Samway) Whitefoot. He grew up and received his education in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island Senior High, class of 1962. He also attended Kearney State College. In May 1965 Roger married Janet Henke. They were the proud parents of three daughters, Kimberly, Kelli and Cami.
Roger had a servant’s heart. He enjoyed the building industry, utilizing his love of math. Following high school, he worked for Sothman Lumber before working in his parent’s business, Whitefoot Produce. Roger spent nearly his entire life working in the building industry. He sold building supplies for Speltz-Schultz Lumber Co. and Mid-Nebraska Cabinets, was a self-employed carpenter, and most recently was a project manager with Mehring Construction. Roger believed in giving back. Following the death of his daughter Cami, Roger granted a “Make A Wish” to a child by building an addition on the child’s bedroom. He and Jan also owned and operated Elle Salon and Spa.
Roger loved his children and grandchildren; they were very important to him. He was a very involved dad and grandpa who always made time for his family. In addition, he loved boating, fishing and the time spent at their cabin on Sherman Lake.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Grand Island, King of Kings Lutheran Church of Omaha, the Nebraska State Home Builders Association and the Salvation Army Board.
Those who will cherish Roger’s memory include his wife, Janet; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Stacey Hord of Omaha and their children, Derek (Erica), Alexa and Gabrielle; and Kelli and Jeff Shaner of Fort Calhoun and their sons, Cameron, Ethan and Morgan.
He is also survived by many nephews and nieces; extended family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his his parents; a daughter, Cami; and a brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Lois Whitefoot.
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