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HOLTON- Roger Landis Aldis, 56, of Holton, KS passed away Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Holton Community Hospital. He was born January 5, 1953 in Kansas City, MO, the son of John and Ruth Gardner Aldis. Roger grew up in Ft. Scott, KS and attended school there. He had worked in Food and Beverage Service and Entertainment Management in Lawrence, KS, Terre Haute, IN and Emporia, KS. He later owned ABC Exteriors in Topeka for several years before starting his own houseboat business. He owned Starlite Houseboats for 20 years and built and sold luxury houseboats throughout the United States. Roger is survived by his life partner, Carla Nissen of the home; his son, Anton Carl Nissen also of the home; his brother, Richard "Dick" Aldis of Harper, KS; his sister, Debra Brady of Vista, CA; 6 nephews, David Aldis, Chad Bunn, Chris Brady, Mike and Chris Watkins and Lane Hanzlicek; 2 nieces, Emily Prouse and Elisabeth Aldis. Services will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home. He will lie in state beginning Sunday at the funeral home. There will be a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home in Ft. Scott, KS. He will lie in state beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Konantz-Cheney and the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Ft. Scott. Memorials may be given to the Antonio Carl Nissen Trust or Holton Community Hospital Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com Roger Aldis

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 29, 2009.

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David Page

April 7, 2009

Roger was one of our best customers. We have been with Roger since his Stardust years. Roger was all ways up to date on his electronics knowledge and kept us on our toes. He was a man of his word and always done what he said. He will be truly missed by all here at Page Electronics. Roger made a big impact in the houseboat market and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 6, 2009

I am so sorry for your greif. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Paul & Nancy Porter

Jerry Wittmer

April 2, 2009

Dear Anton,

Your father was a good person and he had a very strong faith in God even though he did not regularly attend Church. As the Pastor quoted him, he would never claim to be something that he was not. However, I promise you had a very strong faith in God. He set up a non profit foundation called Alive and Free that he wanted to use to help recovering alcoholics. His intentions were very good. I think I probably was the only donor to his foundation and I doubt that there are any funds or assets of the foundation remaining that have not been dispursed. I think he would really be pleased if you would like to be a part of his foundation, Alive and Free, that would continue to follow his dream of helping recovering alcoholics. We would be glad to help you rather than to let the foundation die. Please feel free to communicate with me if you would like to discuss this possibility. He had strong convictions.

Charlene Barr Keating

March 31, 2009

I was very saddend to hear of Roger's death. Thinking back of Roger made me very mellow with some great memories of growing up in a small town. Going to Teen Town, Roger's band "The Apollo"s and sneaking downstairs at the YMCA building,with Roger, to take a dip in the pool!! He was a good soul and will be greatly missed.

John Cooper

March 31, 2009

Roger had cancer as long as I knew him, but never let it slow him down, and fought it every inch. Five bonus years is pretty good going after the 90-day prognosis!

We travelled together, did a few deals and had a great time.

Good bye buddy; shame we never made it to Odessa!

J

Becky Stapleton Sandhaus

March 30, 2009

Roger was a bright, creative and kind kid and man. I knew him from childhood when he lived across the street from my grandfather. In high school we were friends and went together to see "Easy Rider." At the last high school reunion Roger's love and appreciation for his family came through when he talked. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill Lamb

March 30, 2009

Roger will live on in our memories, yet he will still be missed. Please know his family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry Wittmer

March 29, 2009

Roger was a good friend and will be greatly missed. He was truly a "mover and a shaker". I have never met anyone as "creative" as Roger. I have really enjoyed traveling with him, networking with him, partnering with him, and, most importantly, knowing him.

His family is so important to him and he will be greatly missed; however, he is in good hands. His faith was very strong and he was so determined to live.

James Leek

March 29, 2009

Carla and Anton,
Roger was a very good friend. I last saw him at Greg Kuplen's funeral. He and I shared many adventures. His faith in Our Lord was very strong and will serve him well as he meets his Savior. God bless you all,

Jim Leek

Bill and Leah Fry

March 29, 2009

Dear Carla and Anton,

Roger was a real trooper and a heck of a nice guy. We bought two boats from him and he became our friend. We will miss him, and will pray for him everyday.

Rhonda Tripp McAlister

March 29, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was one that lived life from the beginning, to the fullest. He was my buddy in school. I rode many a pep club bus to football games on his lap, always singing all the way. Later, when he bought a hearse we rode all over town, with Roger driving, and a skelaton sitting in the middle, with it's arm around Roger. I think my fondest memory will be of him singing to me in the halls of FSHS, "Here Comes Suzie Snow Flake". Don't know why the song choice, but he sang it every day to me. We were good kids, in an innocent day, that will never be seen in America again.

Linda Watkins

March 29, 2009

Carla
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.

Lana Dillner

March 29, 2009

Carla and Anton
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great guy and he fought so hard. If there is anything at all that I can do please let me know.

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