Roger L. Gillispie
1952 - 2020
Obituary
Roger L. Gillispie 67, died April 8,
2020 at his Newton residence. He was born July 12, 1952 in Newton,
Kansas to James and Audrey (Kennedy) Gillispie.
On August 25, 1973 he married Peggy
Warner at St. Mary Church in Newton and she survives of the home.
He is a member of St. Mary Catholic
Church in Newton.
Roger was a 1970 graduate of Newton
High School and attended Wichita State University. From 1973 to 1976
he was a USDA meat inspector. He purchases Farrell's market on West
First Street in Newton in 1976 and it was opened until 1989. Roger
was the manager of YB Meats in Wichita from 1991 to 1997 before
opening Gillispie Meats in on East Broadway in Newton where he worked
until the business was sold to his nephew earlier this year. During
his time owning his store he was proud to mentor many youth who
worked for him through the years.
Roger was the business manager for the
American Legion Baseball for over 25 years. He also helped with Babe
Ruth Baseball in Newton for nearly 6 years.
He has been an active member of the
Knights of Columbus for over 40 years where he has served as
Secretary Treasurer as well as other positions through the years.
Roger was very proud of his family and
enjoyed his time with his wife, son and grandchildren and many
friends he has made in Newton and the surrounding area.
He is survived by his wife Peggy of the
home; mother Audrey Stucky of Newton; son Aaron and his wife Mandy
Gillispie and their children Brennan, Jalyn and Ty of Andover;
brother Robert and his wife Becky of Newton, KS and sister Kristie
and her husband Brian Stubby of Newton.
Roger is preceded in death by his
father.
Private family committal will be in St.
Mary Catholic Cemetery with a Memorial Mass scheduled later this
spring or early summer.
Memorials are suggested to American
Legion Baseball or Knights of Columbus in care of Petersen Funeral
Home.
1952 - 2020 (67 years)