He was born on March 8, 1934 at home near Colome, South Dakota the son of Irene and Ralph Roby. He was the oldest of six siblings.
Roger joined the Army branch of the U.S. Military on Oct. 1, 1961 and retired as a Lt. Colonel on Jan. 31, 1982. While in the army he obtained his Bachelor’s degree while in Omaha and his Master’s at Syracuse University, New York.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Throughout his life he was a faithful member of the WELS Lutheran church. He took great comfort and joy in knowing his life was in God’s hands. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
On Jan. 4, 1954 he married Frances Beck. This union of 62 years was blessed with six children.
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