Roger worked in maintenance and retired from Illinois Power after 27 years. He was a founding father and lifetime member of the Belleville Enduro Team and loved motorcycles and racing. Roger also enjoyed camping and swimming at the lake. He was a life member of the Belleville Little Devils. Roger was a United States Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Dorothy, nee Hettenhausen, Deeke.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vickie, nee Rapp, Deeke; a daughter, Terry Deeke; three sons, Perry Deeke, Jim Deeke, and Randy Deeke; six grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon Hettenhausen and Trudy Vogt.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Little Devils. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.