ROGER DEHOET
The funeral service for Roger DeHoet, of rural Houghton, SD, was 10:30am, Friday, October 14, 2022, at New Life Fellowship, Aberdeen, with Pastor Rodney Johnson officiating. Burial held at Houghton Cemetery. Roger died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his home near Houghton.
Visitation was 3:00-6:00pm, Thursday, with a prayer service at 6:00pm, with Pastor Bill Duncan officiating, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 South Main Street.
Roger Sherman DeHoet was born on February 8, 1940, in Britton, SD, to Dale and Esther (Engel) DeHoet. Roger attended grade school at the Knecht Country School located one half mile from his home. He attended high school in Columbia, SD. After high school, he began his farming career with his brother Bernie and his dad. Due to his dad’s poor health, Roger eventually took over the family farm in 1972.
In 1966, Roger met the love of his life, Peggy Bauer. They met while Roger was trapping muskrats on the Sand Lake Refuge. A friend brought this short, dark-haired girl out to meet him. She was wearing white “go-go” boots! They fell in love immediately! Roger and Peggy were married June 21, 1969, in Hecla, SD. To this union they were blessed with three daughters and a son, twelve grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. They purchased their farm in 1979 and have lived there for the past 54 years.
Roger had been a member of the Houghton Alliance Church until it closed. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. Another passion of his was metal detecting. However, after 35 years he was unable to continue that hobby due to poor health. He then found a new interest in magnet fishing. He also enjoyed playing cards and telling stories. Roger loved all sports, especially if his children or grandchildren were involved. He was a super fan of the Green Bay Packers and the New York Yankees. He also loved his RED tractors and farm equipment.
He loved Jesus Christ, his personal Lord and Savior, his family, and his many friends.
Roger loved Peggy more than anything. They worked hand in hand on the farm. Roger was a gentle giant with big hands and an even bigger heart!
Grateful for having shared Roger’s life are his wife, Peggy DeHoet; children: Rebecca (Cory) Barber, Susan (Gary) Schauer, Jennifer DeHoet, Curtis DeHoet; grandchildren: Bryce Swiggum, Bryana Barber, Brendon Barber, Taylor Gravatt, Savannah Gravatt, Marcus (Kira) Gravatt, Jemini Cantalope, Cole Meyer, Cody Meyer, Madelynn Meyer, Cyruss DeHoet, and Tiara DeHoet; great-grandchildren: Jemma Dahlgren, Jurnee Mennenga, Joy Gravatt, Grace Gravatt; and brother: Bernie DeHoet.
Preceding Roger in death are his parents: Dale & Esther DeHoet, and siblings: Shirley Buntrock, Carroll DeHoet, and Dorothy Krege.