Roger "Butch" Eddie

Roger "Butch" Eddie, age 80, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Roger Dale Eddie, the son of Robert Alex Eddie and Myrtle (Kruse) Eddie, was born on October 2, 1932 in Carroll, Nebraska. Roger was the second of four sons. In 1945, as a young man, the family moved from Nebraska to the farm north of Storm Lake. Roger graduated from Truesdale High School in 1949. He was united in marriage to Melva Marlene Foval on February 20,1955 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rembrandt, Iowa. Together, they were blessed with three sons, Kevin Douglas, Kyle David and Kirby Lowell. Roger served in the United States Army from April 1955 to April 1957. During the first years of their marriage, they were stationed in Fort Knox, Kentucky, then Kirkland, Washington, where they lived from November 1955 until April 1957. Returning to the Storm Lake area, Roger farmed with his brother, Dean, on the farm near Truesdale. Roger and Marlene bought and moved to the family farm on Hwy 71 in May 1966. Roger was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rembrandt, Iowa, in 1969, where he remained a member until his death. Roger was a dedicated farmer and took great pleasure in working the land. Roger and two of his brothers, Dean and Russell, became Eddie Brothers Partnership in 1966, farming and raising purebred Yorkshire and Hampshire hogs for many years. Roger also enjoyed his golf and bowling leagues and family events. He was a great sports enthusiast, and enjoyed attending sporting events that involved his sons and grandsons. In August 1993, after retiring to their home in Storm Lake, Roger still enjoyed going out to the farm, coffee with friends, and attending ball games. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene; his parents, Robert and Myrtle Eddie; and sister-in-law, Betty Eddie. Rogerâ€™s life is honored and celebrated by his family which includes his three sons: Kevin (Teri) Eddie of Storm Lake; Kyle (Lesa) Eddie of Storm Lake; Kirby (Karna) Eddie of Adel, Iowa; his grandsons: Geoff Eddie (Kenzie Schmidt) of Pella, Iowa; Lance (Christine) Eddie of Norwalk, Iowa; Dallas Eddie of West Des Moines, Iowa; Trae Eddie of Ames, Iowa; Chase Eddie of Adel, Iowa; step grandchildren: Katie (Cullen) Vredenburg; Brett Townsend; A.J. Smith; Jenna (fiancÃ©, Jordon Hinkeldey) Smith; MacKenzie Smith; step great grandchildren: Brayden and Quinn; brothers: Dean (Mary) Eddie and Russell (Gladys) Eddie, both of Storm Lake; Darrell Eddie of Gilbert, Arizona; many nieces and nephews; extended family and many lifelong friends.

Roger "Butch" Eddie

October 2, 1932 - February 16, 2013