BLACK, Roger D. (1939-2019)

BLACK

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 5/5/2020 at 14:54:26

Roger Dean Black
(June 17, 1939 – November 7, 2019)

Carlisle Citizen, Carlisle, Iowa, Thursday, Nov 14, 2019, p.2
Roger Dean Black, 80, died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at MercyOne Hospital. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Iles Grandview Park Chapel. Burial was held at Palmyra Cemetery. Roger was born June 17, 1939 in Lucas County, IA., the son of Wayne and Ruby Black. He was a retired plumber with the Local Union #33. He lived most of his life in Warren County. Roger liked to ride motorcycles, square dancing, making scotcheroos, being a handyman, and joking around with his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing computer games, working in the shed, spoiling his grandkids with chocolate chip cookies, and weenie roasts with his family.
Roger is survived by his wife, Laura; his children, Debbie (Michael) Hook of Hiawatha, Janet (Michael) Shetterly of Hartford, and Brian (Karen) Black of Carlisle; sister, Celeste Allen of Huxley; sister-in-law, Phyllis Black of MA; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wayne Black, infant sister, Nancy; in-laws Ralph, Bessie and Maxine Smith; and brothers-in-law, Irvin Allen and Wilbert “Bud” Smith.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Gold Wing Road Riders Association of IA Chapter A or the Hartford or Carlisle Fire and Rescue Departments. The family would like to thank the staff at MercyOne Carlisle Family Practice and MercyOne Hospital.