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He was born on February 16, 1935 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Harold and Nadine Vermazen Gedney. He married Judith Snow on December 22, 1962. She passed away on August 21, 2019.
He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his son, David Gedney of Des Moines, Iowa; granddaughter, Jennifer (Brian) Clower of California; four great-grandchildren and his girlfriend, Linda Burnett.
Roger graduated from Ft. Madison High School and he served 4 years in the US Air Force immediately after. Roger received his undergraduate college degree from the University of Iowa, his MS degree from Northern Illinois University and his doctorate from Louisiana State University. Roger taught 5 years in Lombard, Illinois High School in Lombard, Illinois, one year at L.S.U. and 27 years at Western Illinois University.
Roger coached gymnastics at all 3 institutions. Roger himself was an accomplished gymnast at the University of Iowa. Roger lived and worked in the Republic of Haiti for several years. He taught English there as a second language and also worked as a phlebotomist at the Salvation Army Bethany Aids Clinic in Fond Des Negres, Haiti. Roger loved the Haitian Culture and he developed an early version of the 10,000 word Creole/English Dictionary used by many missionaries. Roger also enjoyed coaching his many athletes and accompanying his power lifting wife, Judith over most of Europe, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Canada and Australia.
Roger will be missed. He touched many lives in the Macomb community and will always be remembered for his work in establishing the Salvation Army gym and weight lifting facility.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Macomb with Pastor Jon Lobos officiating. Private Burial of his ashes and his wife's ashes will be in Hill Crest Memorial Park in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Memorials may be made to the Macomb Salvation Army.
Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
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Ryan Woodward
October 9, 2024
Roger was a great man, always supportive and interested in everything you were doing. Having worked out with Roger many times at the Salvation Army, he instilled in me to keep going and never give up. Roger was always humble when talking about his many accomplishments. He was a true inspiration to everyone he met. He will be missed greatly but Roger and Judy are looking down right now with their infectious smiles, telling us all to keep going.
Chakrya Lim
October 7, 2024
He was a wonderful father and a devoted husband. He took such great care of his late wife Judy until her last breath. He was a smart, kind and caring gentleman in the community. He is greatly missed. May he enjoy the reunion with God, Judy and his family in heaven!!!
Sonnie Meredith
October 4, 2024
Roger and Judy touched many young lives in Macomb. In his younger years, Roger looked as though he would tear your head off, but in reality he was a kind and caring gentleman. He will be missed.
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Derek Roe
October 3, 2024
He was a wonderfully kind man at the salvation army weight lifting gym.
He helped so many of us
The Staff of Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home
October 2, 2024
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