Roger Stanley Mershon

Roger Stanley Mershon, 87, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at WinnPrairie Assisted Living. He worked as a salesman and then district manager with Frito Lay for 37 years retiring in 1993. Roger then went to work for Rockford Park District as a starter for Elliot Golf Course for 25 plus years. Roger was born to Howard and Bessie (Edwards) Mershon on November 8, 1935 in Franklin Grove, IL. He served in the United States Army from 1954-1956, primarily stationed in Germany. Roger married Elizabeth Bates on December 6, 1958 in Rochelle, IL. Together they raised three children. Roger was an avid golfer even achieving a hole-in-one on old #6 at Sinnissippi Golf Course. He was also a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. Roger and his family enjoyed watching baseball together. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Mershon of Freeport; two children, Theresa (Blair) Mershon-Samuelson of Coos Bay, OR, Jeffrey (Teresa) Mershon of Richmond, TX; three grandchildren, Erin Rombout, Alex Rombout, Julia Mershon; three great-grandchildren, Hailee Chavirs, Carl Greer, Lilly Greer; two sisters, Linda (Larry) Overstreet of Warsaw, IN, Bonnie Gennusa of Freeport, IL; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Howard Mershon; mother and step-father, Bessie and Carl Sunday; daughter, Julia Rombout; granddaughter, Janelle Rombout and sister, Maribeth Greer. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 30, 2022 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, 504 North Walnut Ave, Freeport, IL 61032. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. Chaplain Sean Huguenin, will officiate. Roger's family want to express their "Many Thanks to the excellent staff at WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Promedica Hospice" for Roger's exceptional care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Illinois Junior Golf Association at https://www.ijga.org/ Previous Events Visitation DEC 30. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT) Burke Tubbs Funeral Home- Freeport 504 N. Walnut Street Freeport, IL 61032 https://burketubbs.com Loading map Memorial Service DEC 30. 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (CT) Burke Tubbs Funeral Home- Freeport 504 N. Walnut Street Freeport, IL 61032 https://burketubbs.com Loading map