Roger Merle Lundt, the son of Arthur Merle and Helen Gerner Lundt, was born May 1, 1941 in Spencer, Iowa. Roger grew up in the Sioux Rapids, Iowa community, where he received his education, graduating from Cornell High School in 1959.
Following graduation, he farmed and drove truck for Skov and Sundblad. In later years, he worked for Shine Brothers in Spencer until his health failed him and forced him to retire. Roger enjoyed spending time relaxing at his place at Lost Island Lake in Ruthven visiting with friends and fishing. He also enjoyed taking care of his two cats, "Puss and Boots."
Roger passed away on Monday, December 17, 2007 at his home in Spencer at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Helen Lundt.
His survivors include his special friend and fianc�e, Marilyn Moor and her children: Shane and Michelle Nielsen, Terry and Vicki Krieg of Spencer, Torrey and Kim Krause of Everly, IA and Doug Nielsen of Wisconsin along with several other relatives and friends.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer, Iowa.
OFFICIATING
Rev. Tom VanTassell
CASKET BEARERS
Jerry Backstrom
Ron Runkle
Terry Krieg
Shane Nielsen
Eldon Hurley
Torrey Krause
HONORARY BEARERS
Burney Ort
Larry Connell
Ron Brockmeyer
Dr. Denny Wymore
Dick Gilmore
Charlie Gilmore
VISITATION
Visitation will begin at NOON on Wednesday with the family present from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday night at Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
MUSIC
"How Great Thou Art"
"In The Garden"
by Wendy VanTassell
INTERMENT
Riverside Cemtery
Spencer, Iowa