Roger Thorpe

Roger A. Thorpe, age 43, of Columbus died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Roger Allen Thorpe was born July 2, 1969 in Columbus to the late Kenneth J. Thorpe and Rita Petermann Thorpe. He graduated from Columbus High in 1988. Roger worked for Behlen Manufacturing, Columbus Irrigation, Twin River Irrigation, Common Wealth Electric Company and was currently employed at ADM Alliance Nutrition. He enjoyed NASCAR, playing cards, listening to his music and being with friends and family.

Roger is survived by:

Mother and Stepfather: Rita and Allan Gronenthal of Columbus, NE
Step-Sister: Christina (Roger) Smith of Shelby, NE
Nephew: Cory Smith of Shelby, NE
Nieces: Nicole and Stephanie Smith of Shelby, NE
Grandmother: Norma Thorpe of Emerson, NE
Step-Grandmother: Geraldine Gronenthal of Platte Center, NE
Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

He was preceded in death by:

Father: Kenneth Thorpe
Grandfather: Kenneth Thorpe, Sr.
Grandparents: Bernard Sr. and Mary Petermann
Step-Grandfather: Edward Gronenthal

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to wishes of the family.