"Thoughts and prayers to the family."
In loving memory of
George LaVerne Roeder
March 25, 1932 - August 5, 2022
George L. Roeder, 90, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Bellevue American Legion Post #273.
George LaVerne Roeder was born on March 25, 1932 in Andrew, Iowa, to LaVerne and Helen (Tebben) Roeder. He grew up in Andrew and was a 1949 graduate of Andrew High School. He then served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army earning an honorable discharge. George was also able to go on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. and visit the memorials. He married JoAnn R. "Johnnie" Fatchett on May 10, 1953 in DeWitt, Iowa. Six children were born to this union, Jackie, Kris, Cindy, Billi, Mike, and Tod.
George had worked as a truck driver his entire working life, owning and operating Roeder Trucking. He had also worked as the manager for Bellevue Grain for 5 years and lastly was employed as a full-time school bus driver for the Andrew Community Schools.
George was a member of the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75, Andrew AMVETS Post #62, Moose Lodge of Clinton, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club in Maquoketa. He had also previously served as a member of the Andrew Fire Department.
George liked reading, watching television (especially RFD) and watching western shows, fishing, mushroom hunting, and gambling. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to honor his memory include his children, Jackie (Don) Regan of Andrew, IA, Kris (Denny) Stanton of Maquoketa, IA, Cindy (Jim) Bliss of LaMotte, IA, Billi Schroeder of Bellevue, IA, Mike (Ronda) Roeder of Andrew, IA, and Tod Roeder of Andrew, IA; 19 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife "Johnnie" on July 7, 2009, and 2 sisters.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Andrew First Responders/Andrew Fire Department.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Andrew First Responders/Andrew Fire Department, Jackson County Regional Health Center Ambulance Crew, and the Jackson County Regional Health Center.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Jackie, Kris, CR, Mike, Billi & Todd, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob & Claudia Bisinger."
"Dear Roeder Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. George will always be with us in our hearts. He leaves behind a wonderful family and many fond memories. Sincerely, Paul and Claudia Grosskruger "
"To the Roeder family, What a wonderful video tribute to your Dad. We?re sending our sympathy and prayers to you. We?re so sorry for your loss. Kathy and Rex Braden"
"I did not know this man but knew some of the family. I want to thank him for his service to our country in Korea which was a brutal war and to extend sympathies to Kris (Denny ) Stanton. Denny was in our MCHS class of 69. We know he has been ill many yrs but still wish to see him. Please accept the sympathy of the entire family for your loss. Carl and Susan Devine Keeney. Nephew of Eddie and Madonna Hankemeier. "
"We extend our deepest sympathy at the passing of George. Will keep you all in our prayers."
"My Thoughts and Prayers to The Children, Grandkids, and Great Grandkids. George was quite the guy. I'm sure alot of great memories with alot of people"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you"
"Billi and family, so very sorry for your loss ? "
"To the entire family. We are sending prayers and keeping you in our thoughts. George was a great guy and will be missed by many."
"I always looked forward to seeing George. Such a fun guy to be around and always had some great stories to share. I worked for him during my school years when he had the corn sheller. Lots of fun times. My condolences go out to the entire Roeder family. RIP My Friend!!! You'll be missed. Bob Sommers"
"My sympathy to all family and friends. George was always so kind and would crack jokes whenever I saw him. Thinking of you all. "
"To George's family our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"My deepest sympathy to you all !"