Roger Warren Vreeman, 79, of Byron

Roger Warren Vreeman, 79, of Byron passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2026, at home. 

Roger was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Preston, to Warren and Ruth Vreeman. In 1966, he joined the U.S. Army and served two years, one of which was in Vietnam. He was proud to be a veteran. Roger began his career at Ace Truck as a diesel mechanic and then as a mechanic for the City of Rochester, at the Water Reclamation Plant, for 31 years. 

On June 12, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jane Walker. Together they were blessed with two daughters. He spent many hours in the yard throwing the softball around with his girls, and was always present at games. 

In 1987, they bought a cabin on Lake Mazaska, near Faribault, where they spent every weekend with family and friends. Countless hours were spent in the boat, pulling skiers and tubers. Roger enjoyed bowling for many years at Colonial Lanes in Rochester. He also enjoyed deer hunting with family on their land in Forestville. He could often be found perched on his stool in the garage, enjoying a Busch Lite while listening to the radio. But most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family. He will truly be missed. 

He is survived by his wife, Jane, of 54 years; daughters, Beth (Craig) Whalen of Lyle, and Amy (Matt Flynn) Vreeman of Eau Claire, Wis.; grandchildren, Caleb (Emy) Whalen of Owatonna, and Courtney (Skyler) Thomas of Lyle; four great-grandchildren, Nolan and Autumn Whalen and Zoey and Karsyn Thomas; two brothers, Wallace (Maureen) and Wendell of Rochester; sister Karen Egorenko of Stewartville; brother-in-law, Brian (Mary Beth Boomgaarden) Walker of Mantorville; sister-in-law, Dianna Walker of Thomasville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Keith and brother-in-law Charles Walker, Jr. Interment at the Veterans Cemetery in Preston at a later date.