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Roger Gillispie Obituary
On August 25, 1973 he married Peggy Warner at St. Mary Church in Newton and she survives of the home.
He is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton.
Roger was a 1970 graduate of Newton High School and attended Wichita State University. From 1973 to 1976 he was a USDA meat inspector. He purchases Farrell's market on West First Street in Newton in 1976 and it was opened until 1989. Roger was the manager of YB Meats in Wichita from 1991 to 1997 before opening Gillispie Meats in on East Broadway in Newton where he worked until the business was sold to his nephew earlier this year. During his time owning his store he was proud to mentor many youth who worked for him through the years.
Roger was the business manager for the American Legion Baseball for over 25 years. He also helped with Babe Ruth Baseball in Newton for nearly 6 years.
He has been an active member of the Knights of Columbus for over 40 years where he has served as Secretary Treasurer as well as other positions through the years.
Roger was very proud of his family and enjoyed his time with his wife, son and grandchildren and many friends he has made in Newton and the surrounding area.
He is survived by his wife Peggy of the home; mother Audrey Stucky of Newton; son Aaron and his wife Mandy Gillispie and their children Brennan, Jalyn and Ty of Andover; brother Robert and his wife Becky of Newton, KS and sister Kristie and her husband Brian Stubby of Newton.
Roger is preceded in death by his father.
Private family committal will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery with a Memorial Mass scheduled later this spring or early summer.
Memorials are suggested to American Legion Baseball or Knights of Columbus in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Gillispie
Vickie Barr
April 12, 2020
I remember Roger as a kind and caring man, a true gentleman. I offer my condolences to his family and my prayers as well. I thank God for the blessings Roger was to so many.
Mary (Andres) Hardtarfer
April 11, 2020
Peggy I am so sorry to hear about Roger passing away. May your memories help you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jalyn Gillispie
April 10, 2020
I miss you a lot & I wish you were still here with me and my brother ty we both miss you
Kevin Buller
April 9, 2020
I will always have very special and fond memories of my Uncle Roger. From the time I was a little boy, I looked up to and admired this man of God. It was always exciting for me as a child when my parents, my little brother and I (Dad would get some time off from the Air Force) would leave Oklahoma to go see our family in Kansas. First stop in Newton would always be to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Buller's (my father's parents) house first! Then as soon as we left Grandma and Grandpa Buller's house, we would go right down the street (to Poplar St) to see my Aunt Peggy, Uncle Roger, and Cousin Aaron!!! It was like a tradition of ours! Sometimes Uncle Roger would be at work at his old store on West First St. and we would go in and visit him. My brother and I always loved (and would laugh and get a kick out of) how Uncle Roger would find two plucked chickens in his meat section and make the chickens dance for me and my brother! Aunt Peggy and Uncle Roger (along with my parents and belated Grandma Buller) were there for me when I graduated from Hesston high school in 1997! Uncle Roger was also there for me at St. Mary's in Newton when I first became a Knight of Columbus. My Uncle Roger (and Aunt Peggy too) were always there for me and my family (my brother and parents). I could go on and on about all of the wonderful things he did for my brother, myself, and my parents. My Uncle Roger was a gentleman, a servant of God, and definitely a man of God. There is no doubt in my mind that he is a saint in Heaven watching down on all of us right now; directing us, guiding us to live as he did..as servants of God. Uncle Roger, you will be greatly missed... "Until we meet again.. may God hold you in the palms of His hands..." -I love you and miss you-
Your nephew,
Kevin David Buller
Chris and Fran Buller
April 9, 2020
Roger will be greatly missed by the entire community. His outgoing spirit and giving nature were always shared with the many friends and family members who will miss him deeply. If there was ever a person that departed this world that deserves wings and a hallow it is Roger. His will be "Gold Plated". We Love and Miss You!
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