Roger E. Standage November 1, 1935-Nov. 16, 2020 Roger E. Standage, 85, of Ravenna, died Nov. 16, 2020, after a long and well lived life. Known for his patience, kindness, integrity and generosity, Roger lived his life in service to others. His favorite times were spent with his children and family and many close friends. Roger was born on the family farm in Poole to Roy & Sadie (Hughes) Standage. He attended grade school in Poole and continued his education in Ravenna graduating in 1952. After farming for 1 year with his Dad, he was drafted into the Army and went to basic training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Following basic training, he was stationed in Fort Bliss, in El Paso, TX for 5 months before being honorably discharged after his mother’s death, to return home to farm with his Father. Roger married Patricia Rochford on June 3, 1957 at St James Catholic Church in Kearney. They were blessed with eight children and 63 years of married life together. Roger was very involved in his kids’ lives, attending and supporting them in every event he could. Farming and livestock were his true passion. He raised corn, alfalfa, wheat, beans and milo, and had a great love of the land. He milked Holstein cows for 42 years, and raised cattle, hogs, chickens, and horses. He nurtured this love in his children by being a 4-H leader for them and several youth in the community for more than 20 years. In addition to farming, Roger enjoyed doing electrical work with his brother-in-law Marvin Keaschall. He also spent years selling Archer Oil products and loved driving around the country visiting his many customers. Church and community service were an important part of Roger’s life. He served on the Ravenna school board for 27 years, was a member of the FSA board, served on the Rural Fire Board and the Township Board. He loved leading songs and singing in the men’s choir at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was a Holy Name member there for many years, holding various offices. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Kearney; children Lori (Larry) Buchmann of Lincoln; Bob (Krystal) Standage of Colby, KS; Sharon Standage of Leona Valley, CA; Scott (Melinda) Standage of North Platte; Doug (Barb) Standage of Elmwood; Mark (Heidi) Standage of Ravenna; Kevin Standage of Ravenna; Matt (Shannon) Standage of Lincoln; sixteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters Linda Grassmeyer of Kearney; Verla Walker of Stafford, TX; Carol Prescott of Lincoln; and many nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Roy & Sadie Standage, his step-mother Lucille (Rasmussen) Standage, and his step-sisters Jan Fruhling and Rojane Catlin. Funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna on Wed., Nov. 18, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. with Father Richard Piontkowski celebrating. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tue., Nov 17th at the church, with a wake service & rosary beginning at 7:00. Masks will be required at both services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences can be directed to www.rasmussenfh.com.