ROGER LEE FEASTER

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ROGER FEASTER Obituary

Roger Lee Feaster went home to his Lord and Savior suddenly March 21, 2011. He was born in Palmyra, Mo., to Sam and Willa Feaster on April 23, 1935. He married his childhood love, Marilyn Ravenscraft on Thanksgiving Day of 1954. He received his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. After serving for a period of time in the 5th Army Corps of Engineers, he accepted a commission to the U.S. Air Force in 1964 with the Air National Guard. He retired with a rank of Lt. Colonel from the Iowa National Guard in 1985. While at UMR, he played quarterback and defensive back for the University of Missouri at Rolla Miner's Football Team, as well as Track Team where he lettered all four years in both sports. In 1989, he was inducted into the UMR Hall of Fame. He enjoyed a long career, primarily in sales, retiring from AON Corporation in 1999 as Vice President of Sales. He was also a Licensed Professional Engineer. Roger was a longtime member of Oakwood Baptist Church, where he served as Past Chairman of the Deacons, Financial Secretary, and Senior Adult Ministry Director. He was a founding member and Past President (1977 & 1978) of the West Rotary Club of Jefferson City, Mo. He was a member of the Ararat Shrine of Kansas City and also a Mason. He recently served as a chaperon for World War II veterans for the Honor Flight Network. He was an avid sports fan and particularly loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Marilyn Feaster, son, Jeff Feaster and wife Becky of Houston, Texas, daughter, Jan Key and husband Denning of Tyler, Texas, brother, Don Feaster and wife Betty of Port Orange, Florida, granddaughters, Missy Feaster Roode and husband Charlie of California, Libby Feaster of Houston, Texas, Kathryn McKellar, Sarah McKellar and Frances Key, all of Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday evening, March 24, at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday morning, at Oakwood Baptist Church, 7600 Lee's Summit Road, Kansas City, Mo. Later in the day, a Military Service and burial will be at 4 p.m. in Palmyra, Mo. Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home 115 SW Third, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 (816) 524-3700.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for ROGER FEASTER

12 Entries

Charles Jeffries

March 30, 2011

Marilyn,,,I will always be greatful for having served with a great Commander and human being...I have read, what many of the past members and men I am proud to have served with have said and I stand with them... I also will always remember a soup supper with you and Roger one night when I was on the way to Arizona... He was so proud of his retired momentos from the Guard and you make a great bowl of soup...Thank you for sharing him with us.. I will always remember fondly both of you. Jeff

Ted Tinlin

March 29, 2011

Roger was more than My first commander in the guard he was mentor and friend. He always put the well fair of his troops first and you could tell by what we could get done on our deployments. He will be greatly missed. SMgt Tinlin (Ret)

Wayne Brugger

March 25, 2011

Dear Marilyn,
Barb and I are so sorry to hear of Roger's death. I truly enjoyed serving with him in the Air Guard. Roger hired me into the Guard and I have always been greatly indebted to him for that. We enjoyed the weekends and trips to conventions with both of you. I enjoyed the times with Roger at the end of the drill. We would eat and go to a movie where Roger would sleep.

March 25, 2011

We are thinking of all of you. Mark, Sue and Kathy Comley.

Karen Batchelor

March 25, 2011

Dear Marilyn,
You and I will have a good visit and cry together when I am back in KC~~~~you already know how I feel about you and Roger. But as I think of Roger this morning a smile comes to my face~~~I think of the sweet patient man who was always so eager to help us get ready for our "Bridge on the Lake " outings.~~~He loved his boat~~~and yet he was happy to send us off, knowing full well that our day might find us flooding the motor, drifting aimlessly down the middle of the Lake, pushing off the shoreline with a broom handle, or tearing back to the dock in a down pour!! He was a patient man indeed. Always a smile on his face~~and a story to tell. He lived his life well and loved you, his family, his home and his church unconditionally. He is unforgettable and irreplaceable~~~~~Skip and I send our love and prayers across the miles today~~and in each day ahead. All the best, my dear~~~and to Jeff and Jan and your dearly loved grandkids.
Much love, Karen

Alan Petersen

March 25, 2011

My first CEF Commander at the 132d in Des Moines. One of the reasons I stayed for 20 years instead of leaving after 6. Good'ole boy from Missouri and someone who was loved and respected by all.

CMSgt Alan Petersen
Stuttgart, Germany

Tommy Hagen .......................................................cmsgt IANG.ret

March 24, 2011

A great Commander, mentor and friend. It was a pleasure to serve for and with him in the Iowa Air Guard.Til we "Fall In" together on the other side. I salute You Col.

david croy

March 24, 2011

the commander was one of the most fair and straight shooter you would ever want to serve with.he was a commander,friend and an inspiration to all of his troops who served with and under him. He will be missed by all.Dm croy

March 24, 2011

A great leader, quarterback, and superb individual that commanded a lot of respect from all of us in the Civil Engineering Squadron of the Iowa Air Guard. He set the goals high and inspired us all to achieve them. I was very proud to serve with him as my Commander, and his memory will live on.
Msg Roger Fligg (Ret) Clive, IA

Larry Butts

March 24, 2011

Meant to leave a message on my earlier entry but hit wrong button. Roger was my first commanding officer when I transferred into the Air National Guard. It was a pleasure serving under him. He will be missed

March 24, 2011

Doris and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to Marylyn, my classmate Don and the family. Roger was a treasure, a spark plug and a true leader. Typical of his actions was this: at the recent hall of fame induction for the entire 1956 football team attended by my Northern Virginia youngest daughter, her husband and the 3 grandkids plus Doris and I; as we walked into the hall not knowing what to expect, somehow Roger was among those meeting us ...and somehow the video of me scoring a touchdown was being shown...and somehow Roger, with a gleem in his eye said to me --"Hey didn't I throw you a pass for a touchdown? To which I replied, "Yeah, the ball bounced off somebody. It slowed down enough so I could catch it & then run 15 yards [without tripping] over the goal line". How Roger aranged for that priceless moment in front of my grandkids is beyond me. And, I am equally sure without Roger none of us would have made it into the Hall of Fame. I will miss Roger and his quarterly bits of e-mailed wisdom. Ken Jobe USACOE LT COL [Ret} Virginia Beach VA

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