Roger Lee Gilliland was born in Omaha, May 5, 1951 at Methodist Hospital. He died July 20, 2023, in Omaha.

Parents Edward (Jack) Mary Ibsen Gilliland. Four sons, Shane, Washington; Jesse, Washington; Brian (Risa), Michigan; Griffin (Frances), Washington; Two Step daughters Angi (Chris) Olsen, Blair; Rachel Copper, Kansas; Bothers Lyle (Angie), Oklahoma; Bruce, Blair; Thomas, Blair; Sister Marsha, Blair. Twelve Grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger was married to Connie (Kowalski) on Jan. 27, 2001. Roger worked in the maintenance field for over 40 years in Washington State and Blair. He retired from Washington County Courthouse in 2011. He also spent many years working beside his father Jack as a painter and many other trades. His favorite hobby was fishing as well as working in his work shed. Roger was a very kind and caring person. He loved helping others. His greatest Joy was being baptized this year, He said he felt truly close to God.

Services will be held Tuesday Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at Jubilee Church 9502 Fort St. Omaha. Pastor Anthony Odhiambo conducting services. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship area.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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