Roger Herbert Loges, 82, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 4:59 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, on his farm in rural Donnellson.
He was born on February 27, 1940, in Primrose, Iowa, the son of Herbert R. and Blanche J. (Rohdy) Loges. On November 3, 1990, he married Charlotte Jahnke in Crawford, Colorado.
Survivors include his wife: Charlotte; three children: Danette Onstott of Greenville, South Carolina, Todd (Sally) Onstott of Donnellson, Iowa and Craig (Anna) Onstott of Crawford, Colorado; grandchildren: Brandon (Chanae), Joshua (Bria), John Michael, Mason (Emilee), Shannon (Aaron), Taylor, Amber (Jason), Curtis and Kolsie; great grandchildren: Phoebe, Macy, Kynlee, Ashley and William; brother: Gale (Laurie) Loges and sister: Carol (Rodney) Sturdivant. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Roger served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Donnellson. In his earlier years he worked for Donnellson Implement as a mechanic and truck driver. Roger was a life long farmer, he enjoyed caring for his cattle and his land. Most of all, he enjoyed being a grandpa and great grandpa.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, Friday, December 16, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Orie Thomford officiating.
Burial will be in Primrose Cemetery, rural Primrose, Iowa with full military rites presented by the Donnellson American Legion Gillaspey – Moodie Post #474.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.