Wayne R. Roads

Wayne Russell Roads, 86, passed away on Saturday August 2, 2014 at Sterling House of Loveland, CO in Loveland, CO. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Kearney, NE. to Russell and Eleanor Marshall Roads.

Wayne grew up in small towns around Kearney, NE. but later moved with his parents to Scottsbluff, NE. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in Scottsbluff, NE. in 1945. After high school he:

• Attended University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Wayne joined the US Army Engineers in 1950 and served three active years in the Korean War as a 2ND Lt.

• He was later appointed a captain in the Army Reserves until his discharge in 1962.

• Wayne began work for Northern Utilities Gas Company as a mechanical engineer In Casper, Wyoming, where he worked for thirty-seven and a half years. He retired in 1990.

Wayne was married to Kay Pfeiffer in December of 1950 until her death in 1966. One daughter, Reba was born to this union. Wayne met Louann Desch and her four children and married in January of 1968. Wayne and Louann raised their children; Karen, Reba, John, Steve, and Dave and enjoyed forty-six years of marriage. Wayne was an active member of First Christian Church of Casper. He was a charter member of Oil Capital Kiwanis Club since 1957 and was a member of Golden K. Kiwanis Club until his death. He was also a member of the Elks Club and Professional Engineers Club. Wayne was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer, especially when accompanied by family and friends. When not outdoors, Wayne enjoyed bowling, playing cards, going square dancing, traveling to their winter home in Arizona, and going on various tours and cruises with Louann.
Wayne Roads was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Roads and Eleanor Marshall Roads; his brother, Lee Roads; his first wife, Kay Pfeiffer Roads; and many aunts and uncles.

Wayne is survived by his spouse Louann of Gillette, Wyoming; his children Karen Desch of Gillette, Wyoming; Reba "David" Prasch of Valentine, Nebraska; John "Cathy" Desch of Buffalo, Wyoming; Steven "Rhonda" Desch of Ft. Collins, Colorado; and David "Kim" Desch of Longmont, Colorado. Children and grandchildren of Reba "David" include: Christian Prasch of Portland, Maine; Marc "Danielle" Prasch and children Ella, Jack, and Milo of St. Paul, Minnesota. Children and grandchildren of John "Cathy" Desch include Brian Desch of Buffalo, Wyoming and Conrad "Kalea" Desch and children Jaden and Mylee of Evanston, Wyoming. Children of Steve "Rhonda" Desch are Samantha and Michael of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Children of David "Kim" Desch" are Garek and Brenan of Longmont, Colorado.

A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church in Casper, Wyoming, at 1:00 P. M. on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Casper, Wyoming.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to First Christian Church of Casper, 520 CY Avenue or Meals or Wheels of Casper.