Roger Charles Ihde was born Dec. 29, 1942, in Seward, to Herbert and Thelma (Comer) Ihde and passed away May 16, 2025, in Stromsburg, at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 17 days.
Roger grew up in Tamora and attended Tamora School for a couple of years. Throughout the years, he held various jobs, including Hughes Brothers, Inc., and for a garbage company. Roger also worked in construction, where he mainly completed concrete jobs. On Jan. 8, 1971, Roger was united in marriage to Shirley Wood. In his free time, Roger enjoyed fishing, watching western TV shows and wrestling.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Thomas Ihde, Chelsea Ihde; brothers, Robert Ihde, Gary Ihde, Ronnie Ihde, and Leroy Ihde; and sisters, Virginia Ramey, Janice “Mae” Tripplette, Carol Withers and Bonnie Price.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife of 54 years, Shirley Ihde, Gresham; son, Herb Ihde, Gresham; grandchildren, Matthew Ihde, Quin Butzke, Samantha Butzke, Shandy Butzke and Darian Butzke; brothers, Terry Ihde, Darrell Ihde, Ricky Ihde and Lary Ihde; sisters, Kathy Saltzman, Debra Meek, Alice Courtney; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Friday, May 23, from 1 – 7 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Seward, with family receiving friends from 5 – 7 p.m. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ihde family for future designation.
Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
