Roger Van Ornum

Nov 5, 1943 -

Mar 5, 2026

Roger Dean Van Ornum, 82, of Eagle River, Alaska, formerly of Duncombe, Iowa, passed away on March 5, 2026. He was born on Nov. 5, 1943, in Duncombe.

Roger spent his early years in Barnum, Fort Dodge and Duncombe before moving to Alaska in 1988. A hardworking farmer, heavy equipment mechanic, truck driver and true jack-of-all-trades, Roger was known for his skill with machinery, his love of the outdoors and his unforgettable sense of humor.

He was a member of Otho United Methodist Church in Iowa and Independent Baptist Church in Anchorage. Roger enjoyed horses, four-wheelers, snowmachines, hunting and building or digging anything he could get his hands on.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Troy of Houston, Texas, Trent of Chicago, Ill., and Tana (Doug) of Gardner, Kan.; as well as Shirley Fitzpatrick, Linda (Mike) Armistead and Tim (Darlene) Davis; and many grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.