Roger L. Haake

Roger Lee Haake was born to Adolph H. & Lora C. (Bartels) Haake on June 24, 1936 at Tobias, Nebraska. He died on April 22, 2024 near Wilber, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 9 months, and 29 days. He was one of 2 children born in the family. Roger grew up near Tobias. He was baptized on July 5, 1936 at Zion Lutheran Church and was confirmed on April 2, 1950 in the same church. He remained a member there the rest of his life. Roger graduated from Tobias High School with the class of 1954. Upon graduation, he enrolled at Fairbury Junior College and graduated in 1956. While in college, Roger enlisted in the Army National Guard on January 11, 1956. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for basic training and then transferred to Fort Ord in California where he held the position of Squad Leader. After returning home from basic training, Roger continued to serve in the Army National Guard before he was honorably discharged on January 10, 1963. Roger was united in marriage to Leota Faye Williams on August 18, 1957 at Fairbury, Nebraska. To this union 3 children were born: Perry, Rachelle, and Kristi. They made their first home on a farm near Western, Nebraska before moving to the home place near Tobias in 1977. Roger was a lifelong farmer and was a Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed salesman for 34 years. He was also active in the Tobias community serving on the Tobias Fire Department, Tobias American Legion Post 311, and the Zion Lutheran Church as a member and past Elder. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph & Lora; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Walt & Faye Williams; sister-in-law, Shirley Sovereign; and great grandson, Walker Jarchow. He is survived by his wife, Leota Haake of Tobias, Nebraska; son, Perry & Darlene Haake of Central City, Nebraska; daughters, Rachelle & Greg Jarchow of Deshler, Nebraska and Kristi & Brad Moslander of Pickrell, Nebraska; brother, Larry & Linda Haake of Tobias, Nebraska; grandchildren, Justin Jarchow & fiancé Lisa, Philip & Sara Haake, Amanda Jarchow and fiancé Anthony, Sarah & Nate Burr, Cody & Kayla Moslander, Lucas & Skye Moslander, Caleb & Haylee Jarchow; great grandchildren, Ethan Meerkatz & fiancé Elizabeth, Leigha Rager, Olivia Burr, Anna Burr, Bodie Jarchow, Grayson Haake, and Lainey Jarchow; and nieces, nephews, and many friends. A Funeral Service for Roger was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Tobias, Nebraska. Pastor Karl Hollibaugh presided over the Funeral Service. Becky Hollibaugh accompanied the congregation in the singing of “Thy Strong Word,” “Amazing Grace,” and “On Eagle’s Wings.” The recorded recessional “Welcome Home” was played at the conclusion of the Funeral Service. Pallbearers included Justin Jarchow, Caleb Jarchow, Cody Moslander, Philip Haake, Nate Burr, and Ethan Meerkatz. Honorary Pallbearers included Lucas Moslander, Amanda Jarchow, and Sarah Burr. A Graveside Service with Military Honors was held in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Military Honors were performed by the Tobias American Legion Post 311 and the Nebraska Military Honor Guard. A final pager call was performed by the Tobias Fire Department at the conclusion the Graveside Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the Tobias Fire Department, Tobias American Legion Post 311, and Zion Lutheran Church.

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Roger L. Haake

June 24, 1936 - April 22, 2024