Roger Brouillette

Roger Dean Brouillette, of Lincoln, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024. Born in York, NE on June 5, 1943, Roger's life was a testament to the qualities he cherished most: love, loyalty, laughter, and generosity.

He graduated from York High School in 1961, where he was a member of the football, basketball and track teams. His passion was basketball and he was a member of the 1961 York Class B All State Basketball Team. He was proud of the fact that he could dunk a basketball and went on to play for the 5th Army basketball team.

After the Army Roger began to show paint horses and later was a founding member of the Nebraska Paint Horse Association. He enjoyed gardening and planted all the trees along the street in his neighborhood.

Roger enjoyed sharing his stories from his life experiences. The core of Roger's world was his family. He was the cherished husband of Marcia L. Beatty, whom he married on December 12, 1987.

Roger is survived by his wife, Marcia of Lincoln; children, Sherri Brouillette (Anthony Roberts) of Denver, CO, Melissa Brouillette of Lincoln; grandchildren, Trey, Kenyon, Keyshon, Sydnee, Bryson; 3 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Michael Beatty; sisters-in-law, Stacy Beatty, Nikki Harter, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Oville and Mabel Brouillette; brothers, Don, Gene, Leroy, and nieces Samantha and Kristen. His spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2001 South 11th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68502.

To celebrate the life and memory of Roger, we invite you to leave your memories and upload photos to his memorial page. Your memories and photos will serve as a tribute to the life that Roger lived.