Roger Duane Ferk

Roger Duane Ferk, 96, passed away on September 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 18, 1924 in Twin Brook South Dakota, he was the son of the late Oscar William Ferk and Amelia Dusak Ferk. Roger was a WWII Vet. He retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant Major after 21 years of honorable and faithful service. Prior to his enlistment in the Army he also served over 3 years in the United States Navy. After his retirement from the Army he retired as a welder from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in 1996. He loved painting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents: Oscar William Ferk and Amelia Dusak Ferk; brothers, Dennis and Lawrence; and sister; Gail Bartlett. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 74 years, Mavis Olette Ferk; children: Don Lee Ferk, Donna Lynn Wood (Tony), Karen Joy Godley, Jay Wayne Ferk (Cindy Hemler), Wade Duane Ferk; grandchildren: Tonja Wight (Philip), Ryland Wood, Chrissy Starnes (Chadd), Angela Godley, Jason Ferk (Michele), Danny Ferk (Sarah), Jeremy Ferk, and Wade Duane Neraal (Megan); great-grandchildren: Macey Starnes, Madison Starnes, Remington Ferk, Trevor Ferk, Sophie Neraal, Sarah Neraal, and Shelby Neraal. A graveside service will be held on October 18, 2021 at 2:00 at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA. Arrangements through Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Roger's name to Hope Lutheran Church, 1112 Todds Lane, Hampton VA 23666.