(KLZA)-- A longtime Falls City businessman is being remembered.
Roger Kiekhaefer died Friday at the age of 85.
Following a stint in the United States Navy, Roger Kiekhaefer attended Peru State College, returning home to take over the family business, Western Auto, when his father passed away. Western Auto became True Value Hardware.
In addition to the hardware store, Kiekhaefer owned and operated several businesses throughout the years including apartment rentals, laundromats, the Lil' Duffer restaurant and Sonic.
He also served on the City Council and was instrumental in building Grandview Park. Kiekhaefer also served on the Downtown Modernization Committee.
Roger Kiekhaefer is survived by his wife Patty, four children and a sister.
A funeral service for Roger Kiekhaefer will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Falls City. The service will be livestreamed on the Dorr and Clark Funeral Home Facebook page.
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