Roger John “Woppy” Wobbenhorst
Roger John “Woppy” Wobbenhorst
Funeral services were July 21 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Coleridge, with Rev. Marilyn Hasemann, officiating. Interment was at the Belden Cemetery. Pallbearers were Craig Bartels, Greg Lackas, Boyd Ebberson, Craig Ebberson, Jeremy Hall, Jay Hall, Steve Fish and Phil Fuchs. Visitation was July 20 at the Home for Funerals-Randolph. Roger was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Wayne, to Robert Wayne and Jeannette Joy (Fox) Wobbenhorst. He grew up on a farm outside of Belden and attended Belden Public School, graduating from Randolph High School in 1973. Over the years, Roger belonged to a bowling league and golf league, and was an avid Husker fan. He loved attending flea markets and collecting; and enjoyed raising cattle.
Roger cherished his time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren, spending many late nights around the table playing cards.
Roger was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Coleridge, and the Belden Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his significant other of more than 30 years, Jerrine Krajicek; children, Traci (James) Revelle, Gering, and Travis (Sarah) Wobbenhorst, The Woodlands, Texas; grandchildren, Harli, Tatum and Gavin Revelle; sister, Janice Wobbenhorst Siwy, Belden; and numerous cousins.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Judy; and brother-in-law, George Siwy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital.