Kenny Roeder

Kenneth Allen Roeder, 56, died on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Dike. He was born on December 23, 1969, in West Union, Iowa, the son of C. Kent and Irene (Anderson) Roeder. He graduated from North Fayette High School in 1988 and earned his associate’s degree from Hawkeye Community College. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and spent his career at John Deere, working at the Product Engineering Center, most recently as a product development specialist. On August 31, 1996, Kenny and Jennifer Egge began a lifelong journey together at Big Canoe Lutheran Church in Decorah. For 29 years, their marriage was a testament to love, partnership, and a bond that only grew stronger with time. Together, they built a life full of meaningful family memories and shared adventures. With his lifelong love of fishing, Kenny was able to take a memorable trip in July 2025 to Alaska with his wife—an experience he deeply cherished. Kenny lived his life with passion and purpose. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially skiing and hunting, and valued time spent with family and friends. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter in Dike for 10 years and was a member of the Black Hawk RC Pilots Club and the Cedar Valley Walleye Club. A loyal Green Bay Packers fan, Kenny good-naturedly “divided the house” on football Sundays—cheering alongside two of his daughters as Packers fans, while his wife and other daughter proudly rooted for the Vikings. This playful rivalry even included attending a Packers vs. Vikings game together toward the end of 2024, creating another special family memory. Above all else, Kenny was deeply devoted to his daughters. He was actively involved in their lives and was their biggest supporter—their best cheerleader—always encouraging them and celebrating their accomplishments. He will forever remain their heavenly cheerleader, watching over them with the same love and pride he showed every day. On his final night, Kenny was surrounded by family, a reflection of the love and closeness that defined his life. Kenny is survived by his wife, Jennifer of Dike; daughters, Emily (Anthony) Bellendier of Cedar Falls, Haleigh Roeder of Cedar Falls, and Katelyn Roeder of Dike; his mother, Irene Gusta of Fayette; and grandmother, Marian Roeder of Strawberry Point. He was preceded in death by his father, Kent Roeder, and stepfather, Kenneth “Gus” Gusta. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church in Decorah, with burial in the Big Canoe Cemetery immediately following. Visitation will be from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Kenny Roeder

December 23, 1969 - January 9, 2026