Knadler, Roger L. 1942-2024 Easton, Mo.

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EASTON, Mo. – Roger Lee Knadler, 82, Easton, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. He was born Feb. 24, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Herbert and Lela (Rapp) Knadler.

Roger married Genevieve “Joyce” Martin on Nov. 16, 1968. She preceded him in death on Febr. 19, 2020.

He was a member of Harmony Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the MFA, and the Eagles Lodge for 50 years.

Roger enjoyed farm toys and pedal tractors, and loved going to sales. He loved farming and loved his family. He enjoyed participating in antique tractor pulling. His last antique tractor pull he participated in was Sept. of 2023 in Easton, Missouri, where he proudly won first place on his John Deere 6030.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Joyce; his parents; and his sister, Janet Faye Haley.

Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Roderick (Brian) and Kathy Kunze (Chris), all of Easton; grandchildren, Jake Roderick, Jaycie Kunze, Brett Roderick, and Rylee Kunze; siblings, Jerry Knadler (Debbie) and Herbie Knadler (Judy).

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Blakely Cemetery, Easton. The family will gather with friends 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Blakley Cemetery Fund.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.