Roger W. Wissing

Roger William Wissing, 83, of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2024, at Glen Haven Village in Glenwood, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.12, 2024 at St. Libory’s Catholic Church in St. Libory. Father Sid Bruggeman will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date in the St. Libory Catholic Cemetery. Services are also being held in Glenwood on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, therefore no visitation will be held on Monday evening in St. Libory to allow the family to travel from Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation and Disabled American Veterans.

Roger was born at home in St Libory on Sept. 21, 1941, to John and Lorraine (Leschinsky) Wissing. He grew up on the family farm and attended St. Libory Elementary School and St. Paul High School. In 1962, he married Beverly Nelson, with whom he shared five children: Jeff, Michela, Shirley, Candy, and Randy. In 1985, Roger married the love of his life, Theresa McIntosh, gaining an additional daughter, Kinowa.

Roger farmed in St. Libory area for a number of years before working at the Swift Meat Packing Plant in Grand Island, where he earned the nickname "Farmer" from his coworkers. After Swift closed its Grand Island location, he transferred to the Glenwood, Iowa plant and worked until its closure. He then spent several years at RONCO Construction in Omaha, taking on various construction jobs until his retirement.

A lifelong fan of the New York Yankees and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Roger enjoyed sports. In his younger years, he boxed in the Golden Gloves, played baseball, and loved golf. Despite facing numerous health challenges, Roger's fighting spirit never wavered; he confronted each challenge with determination and resilience.

Roger is survived by his wife, Theresa Wissing; his children Jeff (Tammy) Wissing of St. Paul, Michela (Jill) Bahensky of Lincoln, Shirley (Gregg) Schultz of Grand Island, Candy (Jon) Jakubowski of Ashton, Randy Wissing and Melinda of Lincoln and Kinowa (Brian) Bendt of Glenwood, IA; twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, brothers: Norman (Geri) Wissing, Alan (Becky) Wissing, Steve (Brenda) Wissing all of St. Libory, sisters: Jan Culp of Grand Island and Marjean (Rick) Pedersen of Thornton, CO.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Carol Fenton, and his great-grandson Connor Amsberry.