Roger Lee Thompson

Roger L. Thompson, 75, of Fremont, NE, formerly of Newman Grove, NE passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, NE.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Newman Grove, NE. Social distancing and Covid-19 DHM's will be followed at the visitation, masks are requested. There will be a private family service. Interment will be at Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove, NE.

The funeral service will be available live to view on Zoom shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and can be accessed by the following link or phone number: Meeting Room host: Newman Grove/Looking Glass UMCs, to Join Zoom Meeting: http://zoom.us/j/6068116104 Meeting ID#: 606-811-6104 or Telephone Users: Topic: Newman Grove/Looking Glass UMCs, Phone #:  1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID#: 606-811-6104.

Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove is in charge of arrangements.

Roger Lee Thompson, the son of Norris and Pearl (King) Thompson, was born on November 10, 1944 at Norfolk, NE. As a child he was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Newman Grove, NE. Roger attended country elementary school and graduated from Newman Grove High School in 1963. Following his graduation, Roger began his career farming.

Roger was united in marriage to Marsha Mann on September 14, 1968 at Winside, NE. Following their marriage, the couple made their home on the family farm north of Newman Grove. They lived here until 2001 when they moved to Fremont, NE to be closer to family. Along with farming, Roger stayed busy working for many years at Wedekind Manufacturing, doing custom baling, repainting tractors, and was an Archer Oil dealer.

Roger was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and served as Treasurer for several years. He loved going to farm auctions, watching the RFD tv channel, collecting toy farm equipment, and playing cards. Roger also enjoyed attending car races and tractor pulls.

Roger is survived by his wife Marsha Thompson of Fremont, NE; three children: Kandis (Dennis) Schissel of Bennington, NE; Kent (Nancy) Thompson of Otley, IA; Kim (Jeff) Cornett of Fremont, NE; six grandchildren: Lindsey Schissel; Sarah Schissel; Makayla Thompson; Vaughn Thompson; Miranda Cornett; Alexis Cornett; and one brother: Rodney (Carol) Thompson of Norfolk, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Karen.