Roger A. Underwood

Roger Alan Underwood was born in Concordia, Kansas, on October 22 ^nd , 1953, the son of Milton E. & Arleta F. (Heller) Underwood. Roger attended Esbon Public Schools, graduating from Esbon High School, class of 1971. Following high school, Roger attended and graduated from Cloud Co. Community College with a degree in Ag Business.

Roger returned home following college, to work on his family farm. He was united in marriage to Deanna K. Winters on August 2 ^nd , 1986, at the Methodist Church in Esbon, and to this union of 35 years, two children were born, Lane and Lindsey.

Roger’s passion in life were his family, his grandkids, and farming. He also enjoyed hunting, especially bow hunting, and was a member of the NRA and the Kansas Bow Hunters Association.

Roger passed away on December 29, 2021, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital with his family at his side, at the age of 68 years, 2 months and 7 days.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Glen.

He is survived and will be forever remembered by his wife Deanna, son Lane and his wife Ashley of Esbon, daughter Lindsey Grauerholz and her husband Gage of Beloit, grandchildren Mallory and Jack Underwood, with one grandson on the way. Roger is also survived by his brother Rick and his wife Kebby of Bennington, sister Kathy Holliday and her husband Kirk of Wichta, brother in law Larry Winters and his wife Terri, brother in law Mike Winters, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4 ^th , 2022, from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, where the family will be greeting friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 5 ^th , 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at the Esbon Community Church, with Pastor Rod Rose officiating, burial will follow at the Esbon Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to the Esbon Community Church or the Esbon Community Center, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Melby Mortuary of Mankato assisted the Underwood family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com