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Raised on a farm west of Oberlin, Roy graduated from Decatur Community High School with the class of 1959. He then attended Fort Hays State University and graduated with two degrees. During this time, he married his former wife Karol Cameron. They were blessed with five children. Roy worked for the ASCS Office after graduation. Soon he switched careers and became a farmer and rancher for most of his life. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Roy was a man of many talents from sewing a patch on his jeans to repairing vehicles or as he called it "tinkering".
In 1993, Roy met Jane Reid and they later married. He introduced his love of the country life to her. She was soon gathering eggs and checking on lambs. Roy and Jane both had the gift to start up conversations with anyone they met.
Surviving family include his son: Kevin (Jeanie) of Oberlin, KS; daughters: Kimberly Ginther (Kelly) of Russell, KS, Kristy Beagle (Brian) of Pleasant Hill, MO, Kayla Unger of Oberlin, KS, Kenda Whittingham of Manhattan, KS; grandchildren: Katelyn Garcia, Rena Unger, both of Colorado Springs, CO, Dalton Ginther (Danielle) of Olathe, KS, Danika Drake (Andrew) of Lyons, KS, Tanner Beagle (Marissa) of Sherman, TX, Blake Beagle of Sanford, FL, Ethan Beagle of Howe, TX, Andrew Whittingham II, of Columbus GA, Kandyce Whittingham of Boston, MA and six great grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jane Unger, and grandson Jimmy Garcia.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, March 28th with family receiving guests from 6:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in the Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made out to Decatur Amusement Authority. Condolences can be left at www.plumergobber.com
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Tracey Hartzog
March 28, 2025
I remember Roy as friendly and kind. He will be missed. Best sympathy to his family. Tracey Hartzog
Floyd Badsky
March 28, 2025
Condolences to all of his family. Roy was a great neighbor and a good-hearted family man. He will be missed.
Tossie Kirkham
March 27, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss....your dad was special and such a wonderful man, father, grandpa, hard worker, he taught the grandkids so much about tractors, farming, how to enjoy life to the fullest......hugs and deepest sympathy for all....Dean and Tossie Kirkham, Valley Falls, KS
Jodi Smith
March 27, 2025
My mom Janice (Leitner) Smith McCracken and our family send our condolences to the family.
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Kathryn J. Beaumont
March 27, 2025
Roy was a very nice person who was always to talk to. May he rest in peace. Prayers to the family.
John Stallman
March 26, 2025
When I think of Roy Unger I think of a pasture of old pickups and cars, boots on fence poles, hanging by my belt loop in his dairy barn, a handy set of pliers hanging from his belt, Jesus-Mary and Joseph when he felt a little perturbed, a crooked smile, black cherry tobacco aroma floating gently by, a little gift on my birthday when I was young, cheese and crackers be muttered when it mattered, goats on buildings and good times when 8-10 cousins were all crowded into a couple wayward rooms during parents cards games. Roy always smiled when he asked what I was up to, mostly because he already had the gossip from the coffee shop. Rest in peace Roy!
Cheryl and Brad Hutchison
March 26, 2025
Our sincere deepest sympathy to the whole family. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cheryl and Brad Hutchison
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