Roger Anderson

Roger Anderson, 52, of Huntertown, Ind., passed away at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born September 16, 1963 in Columbia City, he was the son of Donald Dale and Janet Louise (Jones) Anderson.

Growing up in rural Columbia City, Roger enjoyed being with his family and friends at Pic-A-Spot Campground. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1981. The following year, he married his high school sweetheart, Roxanne R. Cox on December 4, 1982 at Columbia City Grace Lutheran Church. Roger worked 30 years at Dahm Bros Roofing. Besides always being there for his family, he enjoyed playing with his grandson, fishing, going to Michigan camping and canoeingwith his brother and cousins, camping with friends at Pic-A-Spot Campground every chance he got and going to Turkey Run every Labor Day weekend. Roger was a dedicated Colts and IU Basketball fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Roxanne Anderson; son, Nickolas Anderson; daughter, Heather Anderson; grandson, Brycen Anderson; brother, Gary (Renee) Anderson of South Whitley; father-and mother-in-law, Keith and Sharon Cox of Columbia City; sister-in-law, Melissa (Darren) Alexander of Columbia City; uncles, Fred Gawthrop of Columbia City and Dan (Evie) Anderson of Defiance, OH; aunts Anna Keirn of Columbia City and Clara (Pete) Mitchell of Columbia City; two nieces; one nephew; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, George and Maxine (Herron) Jones and Loyd and Virga (Ziegler) Anderson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Jester officiating. Burial will follow at Eberhard Cemetery. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family on-line condolences.