Roger Armstrong

Roger Armstrong, 76, passed away January 11, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in the presence of his son, Daniel.

Roger was born May 9, 1945 to his parent’s Dale and Violet (McVay) Armstrong in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Washington High school class of 63’ and the University of Iowa in 1968. Roger worked at All State in Merle Hay Mall, Pacific Life, and New York Life before opening his own business NEXT Financial Services. Roger was united in marriage to Frances Lozano April 4, 1980 in Des Moines, Iowa. The two were married for 40 years before Frances passed in 2020.

Roger was a huge sports fan. He enjoyed attending and watching the Iowa Cubs, Chicago Cubs, and the Iowa Hawkeyes with his family. He also a season ticket holder for Drake Basketball. Roger really enjoyed anything that he could do outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and often joked that he should have been a farmer. Roger also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren scouting deer and watching movies, he cherished his time with them. He was a proud 40-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a long-time member of New Hope Assembly of God in Urbandale. He enjoyed being a member of the Tuesday Prayer meeting led by Greg McCall, Wednesday night Gate Keepers, the Iowa Capital Caucus Prayer Group, and AA meetings throughout the week.

One of Roger’s favorite memories was taking the pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Israel with Frances.

He is survived by his children, Randy (Mary Ellen), Todd, and Daniel; grandchildren, Jesse, Sirius, Cody (Paige), Dusty (Amanda), and Todd (Lisa) Petek; 8 great-grandchildren; cats, Nova and Apollo; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and the love of his life, Frances.

In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be directed to Hope Ministries, 6701 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50315.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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