Roger K. Trumper

Roger Keith Trumper was born on August 3, 1938, in Holyoke, Colorado, to George B. and Lois L. Boller Trumper and passed away on June 9, 2026 in Lincoln, NE. He grew up on a farm and attended elementary school in Holyoke and graduated from Phillips County High School in Holyoke with the class of 1956. Athletics was a big part of his high school experience, especially baseball and basketball, where he received the honor of being on the all-class and all-state basketball teams his senior year. He was a notable pitcher in the area. He then attended Colorado A & M (now Colorado State University) in Ft. Collins, CO, where he earned a BS in Education and a Masters Degree in counseling. While at CSU, he played both basketball and baseball. He was a pitcher, was chosen co-captain of the baseball team, and was selected honorable Mention in the Skyline Conference. While working on his Masters Degree, he was given the opportunity to organize and coach a freshman baseball team at CSU. Upon graduation, he taught and coached at Sidney, Nebraska for 4 years. In 1965, he became the head basketball coach, head track coach and assistant football coach at Geneva, NE, while serving as Guidance Counselor. On August 7, 1966, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Weiss at the First United Methodist Church in Geneva. Their 60th anniversary would have been this year. They were blessed with 3 daughters: Kerry (Brad) Conner of McCool Jct, Marcy (Tom) Woods of Lincoln, Lori (Jason) Voss of Seward. During his years of counseling, he was honored to be selected on the advisory boards at the University of Nebraska, Southeast Community College, and Lincoln School of Commerce. He was chosen the District #1 “Counselor of the Year” by the Nebraska Guidance and Personnel Association, and also chosen The ESU 6 “Counselor of the Year”. After retiring from Geneva Public Schools in 1998, he served as part-time counselor at Osceola Public Schools, where he received the Cornerstone Bank “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” award his 2nd year there. For 20 years, he collaborated with Doane College to teach a business/industries class, which was an especially gratifying part of his educational career. Roger loved just about every sport…. After his retirement from coaching, he entered the field of football, basketball, and baseball officiating. He was sure he would be a great official since he had helped so many of them while coaching from the bench! He officiated district play-off games, the state tournament, as well as the high school all-star games. Roger found a love for the game of table tennis. He traveled from Geneva to Lincoln weekly and gradually built his game to become competitive. He traveled to KS, IA, and CO for competitions, as well as competing in the Cornhusker State Games in which he earned a gold medal for many consecutive years. Roger had a strong faith in God. He was an active life-long member of the Methodist Church, joining wherever he was living at the time, which he thoroughly enjoyed. In 2012, Roger and JoAnn moved from Geneva to Lincoln. He was a loyal supporter of Husker athletics, and enjoyed golfing the city courses with new-found friends. Roger and JoAnn enjoyed going to movies and playing cards (Trim) with special friends JT and Karen Harris, which was a weekly highlight. Roger and JoAnn enjoyed their travels, especially a few trips to Italy and other European countries, and several trips to Hawaii. Cruising was another of his favorite travels. He also loved spending time in his native state of Colorado visiting the mountains. Grandchildren became a very important part of Roger’s retirement years. His 8 grandkids brought him years of pleasure, as he enjoyed attending their athletic events, dance recitals, and other activities. He is survived by his wife JoAnn, his 3 daughters, and their spouses, his grandchildren Mayson (Jaela) Conner, Morgan (fiance Emily) Conner, Quin Woods, Cooper Woods, and Sadie Woods, and Marlie (Kelly) Vyhnalek, McKinley Voss, and Madden Voss. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Karen) Trumper of Holyoke. CO, Brother-in-law Dr. James Weiss (Carol) of Omaha, Sister-in-law Suzanne Shaw of Lincoln and many nieces, nephews, friends and former students and athletes. A Funeral Service for Roger was on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. Pastor Art Phillips presided over the Funeral Service. Recorded selections included “Unforgettable,” “Fathers & Daughters,” and “Home Where I Belong.” Special music, “How Great Thou Art” was played on guitar by Maggie Fanton. Pallbearers for the Funeral Service included Mayson Conner, Morgan Conner, Quin Woods, Cooper Woods, Madden Voss, Kelly Vynhalek, and Dylan Stranathan. Honorary Pallbearers included Marlie Vynhalek, McKinley Voss, Sadie Woods, Jaela Conner, and Emily Druse. A private Graveside Service was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Calvert Recreation Center or St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com.

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Roger K. Trumper

August 3, 1938 - June 9, 2026