Roger was preceded in death by his parents, five siblings, and his beloved wife, Gloria (Metcalf). Roger and Gloria married in 1963, and he lovingly cared for her throughout her long illness.
He is survived by his children, Mark Hanaway of Oklahoma and Julia Shartzer of Texas; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Bill, of Raytown, Missouri. He also leaves several nieces and nephews and his special friend, Waneta Hardman.
Roger enjoyed a career in engineering spanning more than 40 years, much of it with Allis-Chalmers Corporation in Independence, Missouri, in the Gleaner combine division, where he met Gloria. An innovator and inventor, he was granted ten patents related to hydraulics during his work with Allis-Chalmers, Midland Brake, and Haldex Brake Corporation.
Outside of his professional life, Roger was a talented woodworker, an avid golfer, and a devoted gardener. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
During retirement, Roger enjoyed spending time with friends at Vesper Hall in Blue Springs, where he loved to dance. He also volunteered with Meals on Wheels. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Blue Springs and a faithful participant in the Friendship Sunday School class.
Roger had a special love for cats and rescued several throughout his life, including Snowball, who will miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the City of Blue Springs for Vesper Hall Meals on Wheels, Pawportunities Animal Welfare Service in Blue Springs, or First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs.
