Wyman Frank Roeder

Wyman Frank Roeder, 77, Mandan passed away on July 18, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. There will be a viewing, prior to the burial at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, for family and friends from 11:00 to 1:00 a.m. Following the burial service everyone is invited to Wyman and Linda’s at 5032 39^th Ave. NW, Mandan, for lunch and to share stories.

 He was born in Sand Point, Ida., on Jan. 1, 1943. Wyman graduated from Washburn High School in 1960. He continued his education, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Minot State University.

He married Linda Wagner on July 5, 1968. They have three daughters: Kristy, Naomi, and Corie. Wyman was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Wyman joined the United States Navy at a young age and served his country for over 22 years. He was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran who received one Silver Star, one Bronze Star, and five Purple Hearts. After retiring from the Navy, he continued his service to our county as a Job Service employee, assisting veterans transitioning out of the service. He also worked as a security specialist at the Bismarck Heritage Center and was an information specialist for the ND Game and Fish Department.

He traveled the world and loved sharing stories of his adventures. While deployed to Vietnam, he volunteered at local orphanages. He enjoyed hunting with his brother, James, reading books, watching old western movies and the news. He will be remembered by his family for watching early morning cartoons with his children and grandchildren, watching scary movies with his girls, and his affinity for collecting guns.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, and his best buddy, Spitz; children, Kristy (Jim) Loken, Devils Lake, Naomi (Jeremy) Lamarre, Stafford, Va., and Corie (Phillip) Hester, Stafford, Va.; grandchildren, John Roeder, Tanner Lamarre, Jasmine Lamarre, Sean Loken, Madison Lamarre and Ian Lamarre; siblings, Sharon Hoffer, Linda Leuwer, Cathy Hoekstra, Jeff Roeder, Marilyn Schuetz; nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law, Sharon Roeder and Lenora Folmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elsie (Jensen) Roeder; siblings, Neil Roeder, Janice Folmer and James Roeder; as well as his brothers in arms.