Roger Vandemore

October 22, 1941 - August 3, 2022

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Monday, August 8th from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

Service: Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Canton, SD. 

Roger Vandemore, age 80, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home.  Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Canton, SD.  Visitation, with family present, will be Monday, August 8th from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

Roger Edward Vandemore was born on October 22, 1941 to Robert E. and Norma R. (Homandberg) Vande More in the Hudson, SD hospital.  Roger went to West Branch Country School through 8th grade.  He graduated from Hudson High School in 1959 and attended Southern State Teachers College (Springfield, SD) for 2 years.

          During his college years, he met Maxine Wegehaupt.  They married on October 11, 1962.  To their union three children were born: Twila, Lisa and Ryan.

          Roger worked many construction seasons and weathered many winters during his tenure with the South Dakota Department of Transportation from 1963 to 1997.

          As an adult, Roger lived in Harrisburg, Sioux Falls, and rural Canton, SD.  He moved to the farm west of Canton in 1972 and enjoyed 50 years of farm life.

          He will be deeply missed by his wife, Maxine; daughters, Twila (Mike) Perkinson of Sioux Falls and Lisa (Reese) Baier of Sioux Falls; and son Ryan (Janel) Vandemore of Canton.  For 26 years, he was blessed to be “Pa” to his grandchildren, Kate Perkinson, Emma (Noah Richard) Perkinson, Hannah Baier, Seth Baier, Remington Vandemore, and Henry Vandemore.  He also had many memories with his five siblings, Tim Vandemore, Peggy  Baughfman, Julie (Craig) Wegner, Janice (Duane) VanEgdom, Michael “Goober” Vandemore and his many extended relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Todd.

          His jokes, antics and teasing will be missed by all that knew him.   www.andersonandsonsfh.com

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  1. Tami Rikansrud on August 4, 2022 said:

    Vandemore family, I am thinking of you during this time. He & dad can be neighbors again.

  2. Bruce Braaten on August 5, 2022 said:

    My Sympathy to you Maxine, and family.

  3. Ila Torkelson on August 5, 2022 said:

    thoughts and Prayers for all of Rogers family in their great loss.

  4. Genevieve Burch on August 5, 2022 said:

    Thoughts and prayers to all through this difficult time.

  5. Darlene Jervik on August 5, 2022 said:

    my deepest sympahy o your family. He will be missed at he
    Sr. Center

  6. Julie on August 6, 2022 said:

    Vandemore Family, So Saddened by your loss, prayers sent to your family. Hiram Anderson and Family.

  7. Nodja Richter on August 6, 2022 said:

    I am deeply saddened to learn of my cousin’s passing. It been many years since I have seen him or Maxine. RIP dear cousin until we meet again. ❤️❤️

  8. Nodja Richter on August 6, 2022 said:

    I am deeply saddened to learn of my cousin’s passing. It been many years since I have seen him or Maxine. RIP dear cousin until we meet again. ❤️❤️

  9. Keni on August 7, 2022 said:

    Sure will miss him and his shenanigans. Always made me laugh.
    Praying for your whole family, such a good guy.

  10. Jon Thorburn on August 8, 2022 said:

    My condolences to Maxine and family. May the Love and Peace of the Lord be with you all now and always.

  11. Karen Leffler on August 9, 2022 said:

    My sympathies to Maxine and all of Roger’s families. May God keep you and your loved ones safe in His Love.

  12. Dean & Vi Holman on August 10, 2022 said:

    Blessings and comfort to you and your family, Maxine. Roger was so friendly. We are thinking of you at this sad time.

  13. Racheal Clay on August 13, 2022 said:

    My deepest sympathies to you all, especially Maxine and Ryan. I didn’t know until it was to late to come see you both at the services. I wish I could have been there 😔 my prayers and heart are with you in mourning, he was a great and funny guy. I will miss running into him so much!!! My love is with you Maxine always but especially while you go through this time. Hopefully I will see you soon in person but I want to give you the time you need to heal. If there’s something I can do PLEASE contact me!!

  14. Sharon Pederson on January 17, 2023 said:

    So sorry for your loss..I worked with Roger at the SD Highway Department in the early 70’s. He was a jokester even then. Rest In Peace Roger

  15. Sylvia Moore on January 28, 2023 said:

    To Roger’s family:
    I am the widow of one of Roger’s DOT employees. Joe spoke very highly of Roger during the time they worked together and after they both retired. I know that they are playing shenanigans on each other again. Keep the faith!
    Sylvia Moore