Roger Lee Woltemath, 71, of rural Elk Creek, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home. He was born to Laverne and Eileen (Kracke) Woltemath on February 24, 1954 in Tecumseh, Nebraska.

He is survived by his wife Nancy of 48 years, sons J.R. Woltemath and wife Brenda of Missouri Valley, IA and Phillip Woltemath and wife Kelly of rural Elk Creek, grandchildren, Taylor, Jordan, Ella and Jarrett, sisters, Annette Ottemann of Johnson and Carol Rieken and husband Ken of Tecumseh and Lori Hoemann and husband Jim of Lincoln, two aunts, Eldred Woltemath of Lincoln and Laura Johnson of Americus, KS, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Woltemath of Lexington, Linda Miller of Denver, CO, Willard and Sherri Behrends and Gary and Sandy Behrends of Johnson, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lorain "Wally", grandson Donnie, parents-in-law DeLynn and Hilda Behrends and brothers-in-law, Ken Ottemann and Gary Miller.

Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, rural Elk Creek, Nebraska with Rev. Timothy Brisbois officiating. The service will also be livestreamed on the St. Peter's Lutheran Facebook page for those unable to attend. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. , with family 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska.

Memorials may go to the family's choice.

Interment will be in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Elk Creek, Nebraska.

Online condolences may be left @www.wherrymortuary.com.