died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Premier Estates, Fremont.
He was born June 2, 1938 in O'Neill, Nebraska to Oswald and Dorothy Mae (Patterson) Babutzke. He grew up in O'Neill, then came to Fremont where he worked for Hormel's for 35 ½ years.
He had a love of airplanes, antique cars and motorcycles, and antique bicycles.
Survivors: son Mark, Fremont
step-children Kimberley Seely, Topeka, Kans.
Jeffery (Debbie) Jacob, Anderson, Ind.
Denia (Dallas) Wimer, Hooper
step-grandchildren- Dustin Pennington
Ryan (Crystal) Pennington
Drew Pennington
Sam Seeley, Katie Seeley, Claire Seeley
Bradeyn Jacob-Moore
his former wives- Marvis Babutzke and Bertha Babutzke Schultz
Roger was preceded by a son Alan, sisters and brothers, and parents.
Private family graveside services will be held in Ridge Cemetery.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Chancy Babutzke Ashbrook
Fremont, NE Thursday, October 19, 2017 I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Mark.Colleen Babutzke
Fremont, NE Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Dear Mark, So Sorry for your loss.Roxanne Merizalde (Stepanek)
Cedar Park, TX Wednesday, October 18, 2017 My brother Chuck and I remember Mr. Babutzke as the father of Mark and Alan and husband to Marvis, our neighbors.I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the fact that he is not suffering.