Roger D. Fylstra

Roger D. Fylstra, age 81 of Wahoo, died at his home on August 30, 2020. He was born December 12, 1938 in Sioux City, IA to Peter and Wilma (Oldenkamp) Fylstra. He attended high school in Sioux City and then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Japan, Panama, Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, Vietnam, Guam, Okinawa and at Holloman AFB in New Mexico. Roger’s First duty station was at the Lincoln, NE AFB. While assigned there, he met Karen Wolff and they were married May 8, 1960 at the First United Methodist Church in Wahoo. After completing his military duty, Roger and Karen returned to Wahoo where Roger worked as a mechanic and owned and operated Roger’s Auto Repair for 20 years. After retiring, he enjoyed attending auctions and car shows and having coffee with his friends. Roger is survived by his sons Dale (Shirley) Fylstra of Ceresco, Kevin Fylstra (Tammy Bishop) of Wahoo; granddaughter Amanda Fylstra of Ceresco; brother Donald and sister Cheryl. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen; brothers Raymond and William; and sisters Evelyn, Wilma and Kay.