Roger E. Syring

Roger Eugene Syring, 77, of Alta Vista, KS, died July 30, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, in Kansas City, KS. He was born September 14, 1947, in Junction City, KS, to Wilmar E. and Hazel H. (Johnson) Syring. Roger graduated from Alta Vista High School and attended Friends University in Wichita, KS. He worked as a civil servant in the Operations and Maintenance Division at Fort Riley for 30 years before retiring. Roger enjoyed reading, singing, fishing, and gardening, but most of all he loved attending his children's and grandchildren's sports, school, and church activities. Roger was a member of High View Church in Alta Vista and his love of Jesus led him to serve in many ministries, including the Encounter Ministry. On November 6, 1971, he married Nedra E. Cramer, in Wichita. They shared nearly 54 years of marriage before his passing. Roger is survived by: his wife, Nedra, of the home; daughters, Darcy Rhoades (Rion) of Hutchinson, KS, Brier Kormanik (Ben) of Alta Vista, KS, Morgan Tiffany (Shane) of Allen, KS, Talle Syring (Astin Haggerty) of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, Sydney Winslow (Bryce), Trevor Rhoades, Jackson Rhoades, all of Hutchinson, Eli Kormanik, Jude Kormanik, Chloe Kormanik, Asher Kormanik, all of Alta Vista, Colton Tiffany (Harley), Grady Tiffany (Teagan), Josie Tiffany, all of Allen; great-granddaughter, Sarah Tiffany of Allen; and brother, Garold Syring (Deloris) of Washington, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private family graveside service will be held in East Templin Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at High View Church, 402 Main St., Alta Vista. The service will be livestreamed on the church's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/avhighview. Memorial donations may be made to High View Church. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, is in charge of arrangements.