On June 30th, 2017, the world lost an extraordinary man at the age of 66. Roger Allen Herzog was born on April 15, 1951 to Leona Mae Wildman and Ben T. Herzog in Miles City, MT and grew up on a ranch in Knowlton, MT. He was the middle child of three. He joined his older sister, Patsy and later to come was his younger brother, Monte. He loved to hunt and fish growing up and was put to work on a tractor at a very young age.
Roger worked for his uncle, Paul Herzog, during high school and shortly after on the original Herzog homestead. He continued on a tractor for many more years to come after marrying Linda L. Smith in 1971. They started a family and continued farming. To this union four children were born: Jody, Jenny, Randy & Ryan. They later divorced. Roger enjoyed the Yellowstone Valley and would make that his home for the rest of his life.
Roger was hired at the Post Office in the mid 90’s and worked there for 16 years. After his retirement with the Post Office, he decided he would still need to keep busy so he went to work at B&C Oil, now known as City Service Valcon. He enjoyed getting in the gas truck to see the countryside, visiting many farmers and ranchers along the way. Roger enjoyed traveling, making trips to Germany, Jamaica, Croatia and Cancun. In his younger years, Roger was an avid hunter and really enjoyed his elk hunts each fall to White Sulphur Springs with family.
He also enjoyed his fishing/camping excursions with friends, Greg Adrian and Danny Kaylor, only known to his family as “Adrian” and “Kaylor.”
With his recent retirement this year, Roger enjoyed his new found free time with several more camping adventures, Billings trips, Harley rides, drinking a cold beer on a hot day, and his favorite pastime- shooting the bull with anyone he could.
Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Mae Herzog; paternal grandparents, John and Elsa Herzog; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Rachel Wildman.
Roger is survived by his father, Ben T. Herzog, sister Patsy (Mike) Davis, brother Monte (Pat) Herzog, children Jody (David) Fiechtner, Jenny (Chris) Ketchum, Randy (Ashley) Herzog, Ryan Herzog and grandchildren, Carson and Reid Fiechtner, Blake and Lucas Herzog, Brianna and Ashtyn Ketchum. Roger is also survived by several special nieces and nephews: Marla, Dusty, Tammy, Jenny, Kaci Jo, Joe and his extended family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knowlton Cemetery or to a charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 12, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday July 13, 2017
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 12, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday July 13, 2017
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
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Sharon Spaniol says
Thoughts and prayers for entire family, just think about the grand Herzog reunion going on in heaven.
Martha Crandall says
So sorry to hear about Roger.
Margot Wolff says
We are so saddened to hear about Roger. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Such a shock for somebody so young.
Clyde Medearis says
What a shock to hear. What a great person. I feel for everyone who knew him.
Bob Phalen says
Sorry to hear about Roger, we had some good times together in our younger years!
Mike & Myrna Higgins says
our prayers and sympathy to Roger’s family…always enjoyed visiting with Roger and we know he will be missed.
Don and Patty Herzog says
Your continuous smile and your unique laughter will missed. Prayers and condolences to the
Family.
Dodie Paxson says
It is with a very heavy heart that I post this! I am so so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderful dad, son, brother, uncle, grandson, grandpa, friend and always a gentleman. He will be missed beyond words by all who ever met him. Cling to your cherished memories to get you all through the rough days ahead. Always a smile and so willing to lend a helping hand to all. He treated Ryan, Royce & Rory as his own and I was proud to call him my friend. If we can do anything to help please don’t hesitate to call ANYTIME! Much love, many hugs and I hope you find Peace in the trying days ahead. XOXOXOXO! Dodie
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Am stunned to hear of Roger’s passing. My sincere sympathy to all of Roger’s family, especially my good friends Mike & Patsy Davis.
May you find comfort in all the great memories!
Sherry Oster says
To All of Roger’s Family;
I am so incredibly sad to hear of Roger’s passing. I have known Roger since I was a child and have been fortunate enough to be his neighbor for the past six years. He was a great neighbor, so patient in teaching this dry land farmer the ins and outs of irrigation. He always smiled and laughed, even when things didn’t quite go as planned. I appreciated his friendship immensely and he will be greatly missed. My heart hurts for all of you as he was such an incredible man! My sympathy to all.
Cathy and Ray Roesler says
Roger was such a wonderful person and great neighbor. He was so generous to let our grandsons hunt geese last Christmas on his field. They will treasure that experience forever.
We will miss him so. Prayers and hugs to Roger’s family.
Bev McLean McNurlin says
Rest in peace, Roger……..
Rick & Dee Abbott says
We offer our sincerest condolences to each of Roger’s family members. We pray that our Lord wraps you in His sweet comfort and give each of you His solace. We will miss Roger’s quick smile and laughter.
Connie says
Oh, Roger, dodger-all the memories of summers at your folks place-going to Uncle Tom’s cabin and rock picking!!!
I hope you’re up there dancing with all those angels! 🙂 God speed, cuz.
Larry French says
RIP Roger. So sorry.
Larry French
Penny James says
I am so sad to hear that Roger passed. Prayers for all.
Alice Hill says
So sorry to here of Rogers passing. He was such a kind person. Prayers for all of his family.
Maureen Larson says
So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Joy Welch says
So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
Dave and Patti Hanley says
So sorry for your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Julie Livengood says
The first thing that comes to mind about Roger: that smiling face from high school. So sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Jodi and family,
So sorry to read about your dad. Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family! God Bless!
Glen and Teena Bollinger
Barb Singleton Smalis. says
So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Prayers and sympathy to all of his family.
Alexus Parker says
Toni, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. And my prayers and thoughts are with the entire family at this time.
Alexus
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Words cannot express the sympathy I feel for Roger’s family. I have many memories of babysitting Jodi & Jenny for years and later the boys. At first Roger would come get me and deliver me home every Friday night while they bowled. Then I got a driver’s license and continued the fun through high school. Roger always had a great smile and a friendly word. His was one of the very few ( only about 3) people who addressed me by my full given name and it always sounded unique to me. God Bless and Rest in Peace
Tulsa Herzog says
Roger was a amazing man. He was amazing neighbor. I remember when I was little my sister and I did a lemonade stand. And he would always tip us each $5. He will be truly missed especially his smile.
Janet and Harley Klein says
Roger was such a gentle person and had that wonderful smile on his face all the time!! Harley and I were very shocked by this unfortunate news of his passing. We got to know Roger through his working with Harley at the Post Office and considered him a good friend. Life seems to shorten with every day we are on earth, and God must have needed another angel so he chose one of the best. Roger, keep the hay green, show them where the mail needs to go and keep that smile on your face until we meet again~~
Betsy Huffman Miller says
This young cousin of mine had a wonderful smile every time I saw him. Everyone was his friend. He will be missed by all. Love you Roger❤️
Sandie Herzog and Beth, Dylan and Rylee Murray says
We were all so sorry to hear about Roger. We were glad we got to see him at the Herzog reunion 2 summers ago – we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Much love from us ?
Irene Trogden says
To all of Roger’s family. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with him at the Miles City post office for several years. He was always so pleasant and came to work with a smile on his face. I tried to talk him out of his ham sandwich every day. Once he actually gave it to me. I had a wonderful visit with him about a month ago at Walmart. Just the same old Roger. Remember the wonderful man he was.
Bart and Maralee Burdick says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Carla Hecker says
To all of Roger’s loved ones, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Carla Hecker
Bonnie Isaacs Bradley says
So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. I remember him from high school. He always had a smile on his face and never heard him utter a bad word about anyone.
Wiley & Mary Snell says
Our thoughts & prayers to Roger’s family
Dan and Marlys Herzog Healy says
Rest IN Peace Roger. Enjoy the hunting and fishing in the great beyond.
Dallas says
We had talked just a week before at Alice’s graveside services. Reminiscing of elk hunting years ago at White Sulphur. He looked so good, would never have guessed him to be 66. So sorry for your untimely loss. Thoughts are with you all, take care.
Gary and Kay Herzog says
So sorry to hear about Roger. I enjoyed exchanging stories about the old post office. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Betty Holmes Vail says
Roger was a classmate of mine, and later my mailman. He always had a smile and time for a short visit. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Pat Smith says
Patsy and family, I am so sorry for your loss, My thoughts are with you all, keep your many fond memories close. Bless you all.
Bruce Bannister says
Sad to hear about Roger. I will miss seeing him.
Donna Herzog says
So sad to hear about Roger. Sympathies and prayers for his family.
Les and Jerri Thomas says
Our deepest sympathies to Roger’s family. So sorry for you loss.
Miles &Beth Ann Milligan says
Both Miles and I are the same as all the others! The passing of Roger! Please accept our condolences for losing your father, uncle and grandfather. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Curtis Myran says
Dear Ben, Patsy, Monte and the Herzog family,
I too follow a long line of old family friends of Roger’s, and wish to send my sad regard to you of his passing! I also want to express to you,- Ben, Patsy and Monte, the respect I have held all these years for Roger and all of you. The sincere kindness and friendliness you all have shown me whenever we met or spoke has never been forgotten. This leads me to the memories I have of Roger. One such memory stands out to me, which defines his character and yours too Monte! I hope you can recall this. It was many years ago on a hot afternoon at a place called “Butler Hill,” located off the highway going north from White Sulfur Springs to Great Falls, but nearer to White Sulfur. It was hunting season and Randy and I were building wood corrals on the flat near the entrance gate inside the property to the mountain called “Butler Hill.” Monte, you and Roger were up hunting on the hill. I was digging a large corner post hole for the corral with a bar and post hole digger and making very slow progress, in the rock and dry clay ground. I heard the truck and when I looked up, here come you and Roger. You both came with water and compassion and the offer to help!!! It wasn’t long and that 4ft deep hole was done dug!! 🙂 I was extremely thankful and have never forgotten both of your kindness!! This is who Roger was That big smile and kind heart. That’s how I will always remember him!! Patsy, what a good friend you have been through the years! Never forgetting and always greeting with a smile and a friendly hello! And my friend Ben!!! Remember up at Harley’s at “Round Grvove”you helped me when I got my first elk? The Spike!!! I hope these memories I share here with you help to lift your hearts if only for a moment and bring a smile to your sadness. As I close this message of remembrance in honor of Roger I leave with a sad heart, but I leave feeling glad I knew him and will smile and see him as he was in life. Old friends must know we remember!!! May the Lord bless your family!
Sincerely
Curt Myran and the Myran family
Mike Archdale says
To Roger’s Family, at this moment words do not express my emotions. Roger and my friendship was created before we were born. My Dad, Jimmy Archdale and the Wildman family fore ordained our friendship. The first I went hunting for deer was north Elmer’s house. We went back to the house for lunch. That generation of Knowltonits was a special group. I remember after Harley’s passing. Dad had few words with me about Harley. It was latter I mentioned Roger to Dad. All the more Dad said me was “I had a good visit with Roger.” I see Roger later. Roger said to me ” your Dad and I had a good long of Hartley and the Wildman family.” Hope this makes sense. Alot emtions for me thinking of the Wildman Family and Jimmy Archdale.
Marty and Jeanette O'Dea says
Our deepest sympathy to Rogers family. He was a very kind and fun person. We are so sorry for his loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Sheila Kale says
I am sorry to hear of Roger’s passing, may he rest in peace. Prayers to his family and friends.
Linda Roth says
Sending LOVE to my Montana cousins, on the loss of your Beloved Father, Brother, Son and Friend to Many! I will keep you All in my thoughts and prayers, and pray that the Good Lord wraps his Loving arms around you all, and keeps you in His Loving Grace! Linda Roth and Family (Ruth Herzog/Forsting Clan)
Aunt Irma &Family says
So sorry and shocked to hear about Roger. We have many wonderful memories of visits and good times.
Aunt Irma and all
Jeri Alexander says
Totally surprised to hear this very sad news. Roger was such a kind, generous & smiling man. Have so many wonderful memories of all our wonderful gatherings with family & friends. Sending many prays to Rogers family, Uncle Ben, Patsy’s & Monty’s families. May Peace from our Lord follow the family! Love to all Jeri Alexander, Sabra Simmons, LP Doman (Sharon Rose Herzog Doman kin)
Kay Davis Berdahl says
To all of Roger’s family,
Very sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers for comfort and understanding to you all.
Doug Ellingson says
Our condolences on your loss of Roger. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Diane and Doug
Bill and Jacob Janssen says
So hard to think I had just talked with him not long ago. My heart goes out to Rogers enire family. Your family has always been good to me. My condolences.
George Bundy says
Roger, Roger. Best friend, best man when I got married, best memories. I have known Roger since FFA at CCHS. We ran around together in the good o days. Party hardy on Saturday nite, DQ on Sunday??? Will miss him for sure. Whenever I visited Miles City, first stop was Rogers to catch up. My deepest sympathy to all the Herzog family from Patcee and I.
Deb Schmeling says
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you. Remember to cherish all of the memories.
Lynn Holland says
Sorry to hear about Rodger’s passing. I just had a good visit with about a month or so ago at Walmart.
I worked with him the last 2 years at CityServiceValcon, Old B&C. He had a good work ethic and and
was good at what he. Always had a smile. So long friend. Lynn Holland.
Cheryl Fuhrman says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Keith and Cheryl Fuhrman
Judy Sprandel says
Weso enjoyed knowing Roger and his infectious smile. He had a great laugh and will be missed by many. Our prayers and love to all. Judy and Ray Sprandel