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Roger John Venjohn

Birth	:	28 Nov 1942 Faulkton, Faulk County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	8 Mar 2018 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.7827988, -99.1097031
Description	:	Roger John Venjohn, 75, of Vayland, SD, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his home. Funeral Mass was Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul T. Josten, celebrant. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo with military honors. Roger was born to Wilbert Xavier and Dorine Gertrude (Schaefers) Venjohn on November 28, 1942 in Faulkton, South Dakota. He grew up on the family farm South of Polo, attending St. Liborius Church and Catholic School, until he graduated 8th Grade. After graduation he began his life working for Ralph Wernsmann and helping... Read More	Roger John Venjohn, 75, of Vayland, SD, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his home. Funeral Mass was Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul T. Josten, celebrant. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo with military honors. Roger was born to Wilbert Xavier and Dorine Gertrude (Schaefers) Venjohn on November 28, 1942 in Faulkton, South Dakota. He grew up on the family farm South of Polo, attending St. Liborius Church and Catholic School, until he graduated 8th Grade. After graduation he began his life working for Ralph Wernsmann and helping on the family farm. Roger was a Field Wireman with the South Dakota National Guard and was noted as an expert marksman. Roger married Sharlene Mary Eschenbaum on September 30, 1966 and to this 27-year union were born four children: Timothy, Tammy, Todd and Tonja. Shortly after, he began work with a construction crew building Hwy 14, moving to Ellendale, MN. Once that project ended he began work at a local butter factory. Since he continued serving monthly with the Miller NG Unit, that brought them back to the Miller, Ree Heights, St. Lawrence area. After moving back he found employment with Sheldon Holt, Ree Heights Implement, Joe Beaner Trucking and Miller Fencing. While living in St. Lawrence, his love of collecting iron began. This also marked the beginning of a 30 year career with REA (Dakota Energy). Roger’s strong work ethic showed as he continued to serve as a linesman and began a small family farm NW of Miller. This was when Venjohn Wrecking and Salvage was established and the collection grew (and grew and grew…) to include iron, cars, implements, etc. Roger and the family moved to Vayland in October 1982, where he continued with his passion for salvage and restoration. Roger and Sharlene took separate paths in 1993 but were able to keep open lines of communication because of the love of their children. Roger was blessed to find love again and married Lora B. Karinen on March 16, 1995. With this union he gained two stepdaughters: Jamie and Jessica. Roger and Lora were days away from celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary. During this time Roger’s faith life grew along with his ‘hobbies’. Roger and Lora found themselves with a new business; Building Moving. Oh, the adventures and stories this brought! Roger took great pride in repurposing the Greenleaf Church into a guesthouse for all the friends and family to come stay. They also enjoyed attending area auctions, car and implement shows, community gatherings or fundraisers. Roger was always happy to help neighbors or offer advice to anyone who needed it, he enjoyed connecting with people, playing cards, laughing and sharing stories. Roger continually worked on various projects and could be found tinkering around the yard, as he was a jack of all trades. Throughout Roger’s life, he was not held back by a genetic heart condition but instead was always making new plans and was an optimist for the future. His life motto was to work hard and to make the best of any and all circumstances. He will be sorely missed by his large family and countless friends. Roger is survived by his wife, Lora; children: Tim (Marjean) Venjohn & children: Victor, John & Lauren of Whispering, Tammy (John) Mewes & children: Paxton, Morgan, Jordyn & Colton, Todd (Tina) Venjohn & children: Kristina & Kayla, and Tonja (Steve) Jessen & children: Gideon, Velvet, Letha & Ervin; stepchildren: Jamie (Bryan) Brost & child: Allison of Canistota, SD, and Jessica (Dan) Mertz & children: Zachary, Gabrielle, & Isabelle; 10 siblings: Marilyn Hanson, Cil (Les) Larson, Ron (Kathy) Venjohn, Diane Venjohn, Phyllis (Gary) Yearous, Miller, Gary Venjohn, Mesa, AZ; Jim (Nina) Venjohn, Ray (Yuri) Venjohn; Dan Venjohn; & Dave (Kelli) Venjohn; sister-in-law, Deb Venjohn; 27 nieces and nephews; and other extended family and friends. Roger joined the saints and those who have passed before him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorine and Wilbert Venjohn; brother, Patrick Venjohn; and sister-in-law Vicki Venjohn. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Reck Funeral Home, Miller

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Where is Roger John Venjohn's memorial?
Roger John Venjohn's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo, Hand County, USA.
When did Roger John Venjohn death?
Roger John Venjohn death on 8 Mar 2018 in Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Roger John Venjohn's memorial?
Latitude: 44.7827988
Longitude: -99.1097031

Family Members:

Parent

Wilbert Xavier Venjohn

(1912 - 1981)

Dorine Gertrude Schaefers Venjohn

(1920 - 1993)

Siblings

Patrick Allen Venjohn

(1951 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

2. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8302994, -99.1106033

3. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

4. Prairie View Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8806000, -99.0888977

5. Alden Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

6. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Orient, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9015500, -99.0920300

7. Bohemian National Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7933006, -99.3319016

8. Sunbeam Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

9. Faulkton Cemetery
Faulkton, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0069008, -99.1222000

10. Saint Thomas Catholic Cemetery
Faulkton, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0080700, -99.1240700

11. Miranda Cemetery
Miranda, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9838982, -98.9617004

12. Rockham Cemetery
Rockham, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9118996, -98.8375015

13. Burdette Cemetery
Burdette, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

14. Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

15. Morningside Cemetery
Ree Heights, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5147018, -99.1903000

16. Pleasant View Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7358017, -99.4910965

17. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

18. Beulah Cemetery
Vayland, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

19. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

20. Bass Cemetery (Defunct)
Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0280991, -99.3186035

21. G A R Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

22. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Zell, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8943340, -98.7283210

23. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

24. Isabel Carr Gravesite
Faulkton, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1004400, -99.1233600