Roger Dean Holland (70) of Altamont

Roger Dean Holland, 70, of Altamont, passed away peacefully at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Roger was born on Tuesday, April 24, 1951 in Shelbyville, IL to Donald and Francis Elizabeth (Wallace) Holland. He graduated from Shelbyville High School, attended Lake Land College, proudly served in the US Army from April 29, 1968 to December 7, 1973 then returned home upon leaving Vietnam. His joys in life were his dog, Marley, his recliner, watching, NASCAR, “Go, Kyle Busch” and westerns, and spending time with his friends and family. He married his “Sweet Pea” Linda (Stone) Roedl on June 9, 2020.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his daughter, Dianna (Tim) Miller of Altamont; grandchildren, Kayla (Jaz) Sain of Altamont, Tabitha (Cody) Higgs of Spokane, WA, Gauge (Lacy) Miller of Danville; great grandchildren, Cooper, Max, Jax, Jenna, Savanna, Olivia, Jack and Eris; brother, Mike (Rebecca) Holland of Fayetteville, AR and his recliner companion, Marley.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Richard Wallace, Harv Holland and David Rosenbury; sisters, Peggy Watson, Donna Gordon, and Charlotte Evans.

Private family services will be held at a later date and those wishing to make a donation in his memory may be directed to The Giving Plate, Altamont, HSHS Hospice, Effingham or Crossroads Cancer Center, Effingham.

Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be expressed by clicking here.