Roger A. Wieman, age 91, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Mayo Health System-Red Cedar of Menomonie.
Roger was born on October 28, 1933, in Menomonie, WI, to Arthur and Blanche (Miller) Wieman. He grew up in North Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1951. Roger worked for his uncle, Gus Hitz, at Maple Hill Farm Dairy with his cousin, John Hitz.
Roger married Marlas E Johnson on April 12, 1958, at Christ Lutheran Church, Menomonie, WI, where he was a lifelong member. They had three children. He began working at Menomonie Farmers Union/Cenex in 1957. He retired after 38 years as Hardware Manager. Roger met and made lifelong friends through his employment with the Farmers Union. He was always willing to go in to the store nights and weekends to help customers with parts and repair needs. He and Marlas enjoyed going up to their cabin and spending time with family. After 26 years of marriage, Marlas passed away on February 15, 1984.
Roger found love again, marrying Arlene Hillestad on May 5, 1993. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family. They were married 31 years until Arlene's passing on August 1, 2024.
Roger is survived by his three children: Katherine (Gary) Wagner of Menomonie, Douglas (Cynthia) of Menomonie and Amy (Brian) Hedrington of Chippewa Falls, WI, as well as his stepchildren: Bradley (Kathy) Hillestad of Tomah, WI, Brian Hillestad of Menomonie, Christine (Edward) Oswald of St. Louis, MO, and Amy (Dave) White of Menomonie. He is also survived by grandchildren: Zachery Wieman of Menomonie, Katie Wagner of Lake Nebagamon, WI, Haley (Steven) Mueller of Seymour, WI, Brianna Wieman of Menomonie, Jacob (Kassy Seibel) Hedrington of Chippewa Falls, WI, Conrad (Dawn) Heigel of St. Louis, MO, Ashley Heigel of St. Louis, MO, Amanda Hillestad of Black River Falls, WI, Sarah Hillestad of Manhatten, NY, Andrew (Lisa) Hillestad of Bloomington, MN, Jordan, Adam, and Isaac White of Willmington, NC, Hannah White of St. Paul, MN, and greatgrandchildren: Henry Wieman, Audrey Mueller, Morgan, Taylor and Laim Heigel, and Gabriella Heigel. He is also survived by a sister, Doris Sabatke of Menomonie, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Blanche, his first wife, Marlas, and his second wife, Arlene, his brothers Clifford (Evelyn) and Lawrence (Gilma), his sisters Ruby Wieman and Marion Johnson, as well as nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI, with Pastor Katie Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Christ Lutheran Church Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie, WI.
