In Memory Of
Roger A. Van Etten
1955
2020
Roger A. Van Etten
March 31, 1955 — August 14, 2020
Roger A. Van Etten, 65, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020, at his home.
He was born March 31, 1955, in Washington, D.C., the son of Herman and Barbara (Hodge) Van Etten. He was a graduate of Queensbury High School in Glens Falls, New York and received a BA from State University of New York at Albany, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Washburn Law School, Topeka.
Roger was an attorney for the State of Kansas in Topeka, retiring in 2005. He was also licensed to practice law in Kansas, Missouri and Minnesota.
He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Topeka.
Roger married Helen Huang on July 21, 1984 in Glens Falls, New York. She survives in Topeka. He is also survived by his mother, Barbara. He was preceded in death by his father.
Roger enjoyed music, riding his motorcycle, and was active in the Republican Party.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka.
A funeral service will be held on 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mission Center Cemetery, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite 202, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for Roger's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born March 31, 1955, in Washington, D.C., the son of Herman and Barbara (Hodge) Van Etten. He was a graduate of Queensbury High School in Glens Falls, New York and received a BA from State University of New York at Albany, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Washburn Law School, Topeka.
Roger was an attorney for the State of Kansas in Topeka, retiring in 2005. He was also licensed to practice law in Kansas, Missouri and Minnesota.
He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Topeka.
Roger married Helen Huang on July 21, 1984 in Glens Falls, New York. She survives in Topeka. He is also survived by his mother, Barbara. He was preceded in death by his father.
Roger enjoyed music, riding his motorcycle, and was active in the Republican Party.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka.
A funeral service will be held on 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mission Center Cemetery, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite 202, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for Roger's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Roger A. Van Etten, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, August 16, 2020
3:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Service
Monday, August 17, 2020
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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