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Roger Dale Gaer

Birth	:	11 Jun 1938 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Jun 2014 Fort Pierre, Stanley County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Scotty Philip Cemetery, Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4019012, -100.4036026
Plot	:	Section 3 Lot 103 Grave 1
Description	:	Roger Gaer, 76 of Ft. Pierre, died Wednesday, June 18 at Avera St. Mary's Hospital. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Monday, June 23 at Lutheran Memorial Church, followed by a prayer service at 7:00pm, Monday at the Church. Services will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, June 24 at Lutheran Memorial Church, followed by burial at Scotty Philip Cemetery. Roger Dale Gaer was born to Lester Dale Gaer and Bernadine Christensen Gaer on June 11, 1938 in Shelby County Iowa. Over the course of his childhood, Roger worked diligently on the family farm, pranked the neighbor (who just so happened... Read More	Roger Gaer, 76 of Ft. Pierre, died Wednesday, June 18 at Avera St. Mary's Hospital. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Monday, June 23 at Lutheran Memorial Church, followed by a prayer service at 7:00pm, Monday at the Church. Services will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, June 24 at Lutheran Memorial Church, followed by burial at Scotty Philip Cemetery. Roger Dale Gaer was born to Lester Dale Gaer and Bernadine Christensen Gaer on June 11, 1938 in Shelby County Iowa. Over the course of his childhood, Roger worked diligently on the family farm, pranked the neighbor (who just so happened to be his uncle) by tipping over the outhouse (more than once), raced his 56 red and white Ford on the back county roads, and enjoyed his time with his 2 sisters , brother, and family. One night in 1958, Roger was attending a small town basketball game and after noticing the blond guard on the court , he decided he was going to date that girl. In November 1959, he was united in marriage to that girl, Carole Jean Guth. This union was blessed with 7 children over the next 14 years. In these early years, Roger and Carole farmed, raised hogs, and operated a dairy in Iowa. Even with being busy raising their children, they were still very active in 4H and riding clubs, square danced on horses, participated in trail rides and coon hunted with their mule, Buck, and dog, Sugar. Roger also competed in horse shows; his competitors knew when he showed up with his horse Honey, they were going home with something less than 1st place. In 1978, the Gaer family relocated to the Ft Pierre area of South Dakota. For the next 30 yrs Roger was involved with ranching, raising horses, driving truck and working at the Fort Pierre sale barn until settling on acreage south of Ft Pierre with his daughter and son in law. To those who knew Roger, it's no secret that his love for horses was a highlight to his existence, 2nd only to his family. This started at a young age with his first pony Roy which led to a lifelong pursuit of living the cowboy way. Over the years, Roger was fortunate to have spent time in the saddle with family and friends. With great pride, Roger rode as an outrider on the Fort Pierre to Deadwood Trail Ride at the age of 70 with his brother and a few grandchildren, all riding horses that he had raised. Being married for nearly 55 yrs, Roger and Carole's world revolved around their children and grandchildren and horses, determined to make a legacy for future generations to cherish. Roger received great joy in knowing that his children were successful in their endeavors and happy with the trails they have taken. His passion for horses was shared with his wife and passed onto their children which has led to countless stories and adventures. His life's effort has established an impressive herd of the "perfect horse" that are "too nice to sell" but he was always willing to give ½ interest to one of his children or grand kids. Happy to have shared Rogers trail of life: his devoted Wife Carole; 7 kids: Larry Gaer, LaDonna (Bill) Hupp, Mike Gaer, Joanne Heckenlaible; Karla (Dennis) Maier, Dave (LeeAnn) Gaer, & Rocky (John) Heezen; 24 Grandkids/6 Great-Grandkids: Steven, Donny (Alison), Casey (Bobbijo-Julia & Trystan), Eli, Cass (Mike-Devin & Mason), Trevor, Tarin, Jacey, Jessie (Roger-Brooklinn, Brecken, & Brenna), Joey, Ethan (fiance Lenai), Cody, Hailey, Ashlyn, Colton, Tyler, Tori, Tucker, Taylor, Brady (Karisa-Quintin), Kylie, Kaden, Dalyn & Cheznie; his loving mother Bernadine; 3 siblings: Arden Chapin; Janice (Leo) Madsen; Galen Gaer; Sister-In-Law Mryna (Bernie) Gundel; Brother-in-Law Arlo Petersen; and many more relatives and friends. Loved ones that Roger was reunited with in heaven: his Dad Lester, Son-in-Law Ronnie Heckenlaible, Sister-in-Law Delores Petersen, Brothers-in-Law Gary Erb and Art Chapin. Some common beliefs Roger held: If you have 1 kid helping, you've got a hand, 2 kids will get the job done eventually, but 3 kids, they are all worthless; Everything is only meant to be turned on and off so many times; Who needs a remote when you have a "daughter" that can change the channel (the wrong way sometimes); Whoever drove the vehicle last (even if it's only to the barn and back) is ultimately responsible for any mechanical issues that arise; The ability to not ask for the salt and pepper to be passed but stare at it until someone "read your mind" and passed it to you; One had to learn to do something by "watching" him because he was not a man of many words; unless you were trying to leave, he'd decide to chat and talk your ear off. Of course there was the lighter side: Playing bucking horse on his hands and knees on the living room floor; Indian leg wrestling – leg length does have an advantage; Playing pitch, but be careful not to "set" Dad; teaching grandchildren to color "inside" the lines; Grandpa's fine cuisine of hot dogs fried in butter, bacon with 5 fried eggs, ice cream with chocolate syrup while sitting on Grandpa's lap and Grandpa's special recipe tummy soothing soup (Lipton noodle soup); Shaking the fork at someone around the dinner table while telling a story to emphasize his point until one day his fork was actually cheese (which really altered the affect); Going to Grandparents day at school and enjoying his 1st juice box at age 71; Supplying a secret stash of M&M's in his shirt pocket for the grandkids. Since Roger was a deep thinker, always determined and a perfectionist; he came across as being a bit ornery to his children and grandchildren at times. Only wanting the best for his family, he demanded perfection from those closest to him. Compliments were not readily given out but if received, were well earned. Roger's trail in life has ended but he's left us plenty of life's lessons to guide us on our trails… ~ Daughter Rocky Heenan

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Where is Roger Dale Gaer's memorial?
Roger Dale Gaer's memorial is located at: Scotty Philip Cemetery, Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA.
When did Roger Dale Gaer death?
Roger Dale Gaer death on 18 Jun 2014 in Fort Pierre, Stanley County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Roger Dale Gaer's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4019012
Longitude: -100.4036026

Family Members:

Parent

Lester Dale Gaer

(1914 - 1984)

Bernadine Christensen Gaer

(1916 - 2016)

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Coordinate: 44.4019012, -100.4036026

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17. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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18. Mission Ridge Cemetery
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19. Onida Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3025017, -99.8653030

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22. Blair Cemetery
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23. Sansarc Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5153008, -101.0342026

24. Draper Cemetery
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