Roger Ware

Roger Orva Ware, age 84 unexpectedly closed a chapter on his earthly life September 14, 2024 to begin his new life with his heavenly father. His love of life, optimism & his faith reflected in his gentle spirit.
He was born November 27, 1939 to Fred & Fern Ware in Lamberton, MN where he was baptized, confirmed & was married.
He attended Brookings SD State University, served in the army- had a brief stint in the merchant marines, attended Dunwoody Institute and worked as an electrician. He recently received his 60 year pin from IBEW.
He did several mission trips to Africa, Jamaica, Pine Ridge Indian Res. & volunteered locally on projects. He enjoyed meeting people & helping where he could.
Rog & Gladys were married Feb. 13, 1965 & would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary next year. They traveled many places to experience different cultures, the greatest blessings of their lives were the gift of a daughter Jennifer, her husband Erik Johnson & the delight of grandchildren Akinda (Jack Ackerman) and Nakai Johnson. Family was his greatest joy & fulfillment.
Rog was inquisitive & gifted to be able to fix anything. He liked to know how things worked, not only a puzzle but in the world. He loved to be out in nature—hunting, fishing or just working in the yard, soaking in God’s Creation.
He was preceded in death by his parents & sister Carol.
He is survived by his wife Gladys, daughter Jennifer (Erik) Johnson; granddaughter Akinda (Jack) Ackerman & grandson Nakai Johnson; sister Dawn Tetrick & brother Lee Ware; sisters-in-law & 1 brother -in-law; many nieces & nephews.
We give thanks for his life & for all he left with us, and and for all the friends & neighbors he met along the way.
Visitation 10-11 AM with 11 AM Memorial Service Friday Sept. 27. at Bethel Lutheran Church — Highland Campus, 504 Frontage Rd Hudson. Inurnment Willow River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in memory of Roger Ware can be directed to Bethel Lutheran Church Hudson WI and the family will allocate to Roger’s favorite mission organizations; Tanzania, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and Habitat for Humanity . Arrangements entrusted to O’Connell Funeral Home, Hudson.