Roger graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1955 and then attended Fort Hays State University, where he was a member of Fort Hays State Singers. He moved to Independence, Missouri and worked for TWA and joined the Air Force Reserves.
In 1961 Roger married the love of his life, Elaine L. Ohlde. Over the next three years the couple welcomed three children into their lives. Roger's children remember him as a loving provider. He encouraged his children to work hard and to always do their best. Roger spent the majority of his work years as a grocery clerk at Safeway and ended his working career at Union Station. Roger had a passion for history and politics and in his retirement years volunteered at a local elementary school. He was also a dedicated member at King of Kings Lutheran Church.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Lucile Gish, of Glen Elder, Kansas; brother, Kendall Gish, of Denver, Colorado; and a still born son.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine, of Kansas City; his children Deborah, Craig and Laurie (Dan) Medina all of Kansas City, Missouri. Roger is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, who he loved dearly.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Roger's life. Services will be held Monday, December 3rd at King of Kings Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 11:45am, prior to services. Visitation starting at 1pm with funeral at 2pm, followed by burial at White Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or King of Kings Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
The family would like to thank Kansas City Hospice for taking such wonderful care of Roger.
In 1961 Roger married the love of his life, Elaine L. Ohlde. Over the next three years the couple welcomed three children into their lives. Roger's children remember him as a loving provider. He encouraged his children to work hard and to always do their best. Roger spent the majority of his work years as a grocery clerk at Safeway and ended his working career at Union Station. Roger had a passion for history and politics and in his retirement years volunteered at a local elementary school. He was also a dedicated member at King of Kings Lutheran Church.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Lucile Gish, of Glen Elder, Kansas; brother, Kendall Gish, of Denver, Colorado; and a still born son.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine, of Kansas City; his children Deborah, Craig and Laurie (Dan) Medina all of Kansas City, Missouri. Roger is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, who he loved dearly.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Roger's life. Services will be held Monday, December 3rd at King of Kings Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 11:45am, prior to services. Visitation starting at 1pm with funeral at 2pm, followed by burial at White Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or King of Kings Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
The family would like to thank Kansas City Hospice for taking such wonderful care of Roger.
Roger graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1955 and then attended Fort Hays State University, where he was a member of Fort Hays State Singers. He moved to Independence, Missouri and worked for TWA and joined the Air Force Reserves.
In 1961 Roger married the love of his life, Elaine L. Ohlde. Over the next three years the couple welcomed three children into their lives. Roger's children remember him as a loving provider. He encouraged his children to work hard and to always do their best. Roger spent the majority of his work years as a grocery clerk at Safeway and ended his working career at Union Station. Roger had a passion for history and politics and in his retirement years volunteered at a local elementary school. He was also a dedicated member at King of Kings Lutheran Church.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Lucile Gish, of Glen Elder, Kansas; brother, Kendall Gish, of Denver, Colorado; and a still born son.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine, of Kansas City; his children Deborah, Craig and Laurie (Dan) Medina all of Kansas City, Missouri. Roger is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, who he loved dearly.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Roger's life. Services will be held Monday, December 3rd at King of Kings Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 11:45am, prior to services. Visitation starting at 1pm with funeral at 2pm, followed by burial at White Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or King of Kings Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
The family would like to thank Kansas City Hospice for taking such wonderful care of Roger.
In 1961 Roger married the love of his life, Elaine L. Ohlde. Over the next three years the couple welcomed three children into their lives. Roger's children remember him as a loving provider. He encouraged his children to work hard and to always do their best. Roger spent the majority of his work years as a grocery clerk at Safeway and ended his working career at Union Station. Roger had a passion for history and politics and in his retirement years volunteered at a local elementary school. He was also a dedicated member at King of Kings Lutheran Church.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Lucile Gish, of Glen Elder, Kansas; brother, Kendall Gish, of Denver, Colorado; and a still born son.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine, of Kansas City; his children Deborah, Craig and Laurie (Dan) Medina all of Kansas City, Missouri. Roger is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, who he loved dearly.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Roger's life. Services will be held Monday, December 3rd at King of Kings Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 11:45am, prior to services. Visitation starting at 1pm with funeral at 2pm, followed by burial at White Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or King of Kings Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
The family would like to thank Kansas City Hospice for taking such wonderful care of Roger.
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