Roger Alan Jokisch

Roger was born on March 27, 1941, in Jacksonville, Illinois, to Maurice and Annabelle Jokisch. He grew up on a farm outside Virginia, Illinois. He graduated from Virginia High School in 1959 and later attended the University of Illinois Agriculture Program’s short course.

A United States Army veteran, Roger served during the Vietnam War as a radio teletype operator at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. Following his military service, Roger returned to Cass County and began his farming career.

On March 2, 1968, Roger married Mary Ann Doherty at Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia, Illinois. Together, they built a life centered on his Christian faith, family, friendship, and farming.

Roger was a lifelong grain farmer. He generously served his community through the Cass County Fair Board, the Philadelphia Farmers Elevator Board of Directors, the Philadelphia Township Board of Trustees, and the Farm Business Farm Management Board of Directors. His faith was reflected in his service on numerous church committees and boards. Most recently, he attended First United Methodist Church of Springfield.

Roger is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his children, Paul (Eden) Jokisch and Gretchen (Robert) Uhe; and his grandchildren, Lauren Jokisch, Ingrid Uhe, Liesel Uhe, and Roger Uhe. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert Jokisch and David Jokisch.

He will be remembered for his devotion to his family and a life deeply rooted in service, community, and the land he farmed.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Camp Butler National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.