Roger Owen Strain Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roger Owen Strain MORRILL, Nebraska – Roger Owen Strain, 76, won his battle with heart disease December 10, 2015, by going home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 14, at East Gate Baptist Church in Torrington with Pastor Tim Sparks officiating. Cremation will follow services and burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to East Gate Baptist Church or the Morrill Rural Fire Department. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may send their condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com . Roger was born May 18, 1939 in Rapid City, South Dakota the son of Everett Hugh and Florence Pearl (Leach) Strain. He grew up around Custer, South Dakota most of his life, living in the state park where his father worked. Roger was one of four sons and two daughters that were born to Everett and Florence. Everett died in 1952. Pearl then married Reinhart Jurrens. To this union was born a son. Roger met Betty Brockel in Bison, South Dakota and the couple was married June 27, 1964. To this union were born one son and one daughter. Roger’s adult life was spent driving trucks local and long haul out of Denver, Colorado. When he retired, the couple moved to Morrill, Nebraska for a quieter lifestyle. Roger enjoyed his grandchildren a great deal. He also loved camping, fishing, taking walks and tinkering in his shop. He was a member of the East Gate Baptist Church in Torrington. Survivors include, his wife of 51 years, Betty Strain of Morrill; son Kelly (LeaAnne) Strain of Morrill; daughter Stacy (Dusty) Owens of Denver; four granddaughters, Justine Hofmann, Schila and Sydnee Strain, and Sahvanna (Jerrad) Blair; three grandsons Dustin (Katy) Easton, Richard and Kevin Dumas; six great grandchildren; three brothers, Everett Leroy (Delores) Strain of Colorado Springs, Ray Strain of Hermosa, James (Bobbie) Jurrens of Anchorage; two sisters Charlotte Gibbons of Manderson, SD and Barbara Strain of Rapid City and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; step-father; little brother Ronnie and grandson Tyler Strain.

Roger Owen Strain

May 18, 1939 - December 10, 2015