Roger L. Starkey, 69 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Methodist Fremont Health.
Roger was born on October 18, 1952 to Robert and Susan (Mohr) Starkey in Fremont, NE. He grew up in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1971. On May 24, 1974, Roger married Rose Cassiday. Since Roger was 16, he had been working as a mechanic. He had a love for Ford’s. It was not uncommon for Roger to fix up a vehicle needing some work and sell it to someone in need. He was a member of the Antique Car Club. Along with cars, Roger enjoyed gambling every now and then.
Roger’s grandkids called him “Mean Grandpa,” and he was proud of that title. Words never needed to be expressed for his family to know how much he cared for them.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; and grandmother, Alvina Starkey.
He is survived by his wife, Rose; son, Bill Hall; daughters, Jennifer Hiebenthal and Telma (Justin) Fletcher; sisters, Debbie Starkey, Kathy (Rick) Andrus, Laurie (George) Dunlop; brother, Steve (Lana) Starkey; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 11 A.M., Monday, September 12, 2022 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at Moser’s. Burial will take place at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.