Photo courtesy of Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel - Speedway
Jan 7, 1964 - Jan 14, 2025
Wanna dive for pennies? I’m going to miss you. I love you.❤
Linda Heithaus
January 27, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | Family
We are sorry and deeply saddened by your family’s tremendous loss of my long-time friend, Roger. I have many fond memories of the good times and great conversations we had over the years. Roger will be forever remembered and sorely missed. Please know each of you is being held close in thought and prayer during this painfully difficult time. Sending our heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.
Jay Ard & Debra Jo Endres-Ard
January 27, 2025 | Lizton, IN | Friend
Truly miss you Uncle Roger! You won't be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Jennifer Lonergan
January 27, 2025 | Miami, FL | Family
Your love for your family was grand, you were so proud of them all. Your friends as well, I don’t think you knew an enemy, you were good to everyone you met.
We met in little Springfield running the midgets back in the early 80’s, lots of laughs , lots of fun. You will be missed dearly by your loved ones and your friends, may you find peace and comfort. When you get your pit pass at the golden race track, please remember to say hi to my brother, and so many of our friends who have ...
Rhonda Olson
January 24, 2025 | Iola, WI | Friend
Your were a great friend to me, I hope you thought the same of me. Your mom and dad are glad to see you I’m sure, rest easy and I hope to see you again.
Herre Terpstra
January 23, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | Friend
Roasting those HOT green chiles
My heart is broken. Will miss you so very much. Godspeed Roger, rest in peace.
Kat
Kathy Chatel
January 23, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | Family
RIP Roger Jr.
Good times racing motocross in Tucson with Roger in the early 80's.
Also good times with the mx awards banquet at the family's place close to Sabino Canyon. (Sharon, Karen and others).
Jim George
January 22, 2025 | Buckeye, AZ | Friend
Youth Friend and neighbor in Port-a-call apartments Indianapolis, In. I smashed one of Roger’s motorcycles into his Mothers car.
Jake McGraw
January 22, 2025 | North Augusta, SC | Friend
I'm so sad to hear that Roger passed.
When Roger moved to Indiana to live with his mom and Hunk, he and I were like 2 peas in a pod growing up.
I have so many stories that I can share.
-- Racing motocross
-- cutting grass at the house
-- chasing geese / ducks into the garage
-- Ponca city
-- His truck
-- his monkey - Mickey
-- building a bmx track
-- Roger Sr. teaching me to stand up while riding my dirt bike
-- etc.
Then life...
Mark Sweeney
January 22, 2025 | Plainfield, IN | Friend
Roger F. McCluskey, Jr. of Brownsburg, Indiana – 1964-2025 Roger F. McCluskey, Jr. January 7, 1964 – January 14, 2025.Roger was born in Tucson, AZ, to Roger F. McCluskey and Evelyn (Scott) McCluskey. He spent his early years attending school in Indiana and Arizona. After high school, Roger settled in Speedway to pursue a career in motorsports, He loved racing motorcross and USAC midget and sprint cars.Roger cared deeply for his family and his close friends. He was known for his kindness and willingness to help anyone who needed it. He made everyone laugh – especially his kids – with his dry sense of humor and lively storytelling.Roger is survived by his son Roger F. McCluskey, III (Paige); daughters Rachel L. McCluskey, Rayna P. McCluskey with his former wife, Rita McCluskey; sister Karen McCluskey. His cousins Linda (Buchanan) Heithaus, Katharine (Buchanan) Chatel and Roxanne (Jim Bell) Buchanan, he considered “sisters” having grown up with them. Roger is also survived by his brother-in-law, Joey Vallone, who also turned a passion for racing into a career.Roger was preceded in death by parents, Roger McCluskey, Evelyn (Scott) McCluskey and sister Sharon (McCluskey) Galarza.Services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, under the direction of Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel, 4925 West 16th Street, Speedway, IN 46224. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00pm followed immediately by a funeral service at 6:00pm.In lieu of flowers, the family requests to USAC RACEAID, a non-profit foundation providing financial assistance to injured or needy USAC members and their families (https://www.raceaid.fund.)
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