HOLLER, Roger Albert 1940-2019

HOLLER, BERGLES, ROGERS

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/6/2019 at 15:10:32

Roger Albert Holler

August 26, 1940 - April 4, 2019

Roger Albert Holler, 78, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Thursday, April 4 at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, Iowa.

He was born August 26, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, son of Albert and Eva Bergles Holler. He married Mary Rogers on April 28, 1962 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waterloo.

Roger graduated from Waterloo East High School. He then became employed with John Deere Engine works. He remained there for 30 years, retiring in 1994.

Survived by his wife; by three daughters: Kelly (Larry) Alexman of Marion, Kristi (Kelly) Hummel of Rudd, Iowa and Kendra (John) Wiechmann of Waverly; by eight grandchildren: Ashley, Nick, Eric, Adam, Zach, Justin, Samantha and Jackson; by three great-grandchildren; and by two sisters, Jean Buss of Waterloo and Sandra (Clarence) Heise of Shellrock

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Charley and a sister, Carolyn Finn.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 12 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, both in Waterloo. Public visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street where there will be a 7 p.m. Vigil Service. Visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church on Friday.

Memorials may be directed to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Roger was a sports enthusiast and big Hawkeye fan. Over his lifetime he competed in chess, baseball,bowling, softball, and golf. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

SOURCE: Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service