Roy H. Edeker, 78, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. He was born January 9, 1935, to Herman and Minnie (Rodenbeck) Edeker in rural Allison. He served his country in the United States Army. Roy was united in marriage to LaVonne M. Johnson on June 10, 1962, at the Jerico Lutheran Church. He was a farmer and an agriculture sales man. Roy was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Vilmar and served many years on the Butler County Conservation Board. He enjoyed gardening, planting trees, hunting, and wood working. Roy is survived by his wife LaVonne Edeker of Allison, son Kevin (Rhonda) Edeker of Allison, son Steven (Jennifer) Edeker of Tripoli, sister Joan (Stan) Miller of Cedar Rapids, grandchildren Cheere, Monica, Jason, Stefanie, Kimberley, Jeremy and Natalee, and a great granddaughter Emily Edeker. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marlys Kruse.
Burial will take place at a later date at the St. John's Evangelical Church Cemetery in Rural Greene, Iowa.
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