Roger Mastel
January 14, 1955 ~ September 27, 2020
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Roger Mastel, 65, of Miller, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, SD.
Private funeral services was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 at GAR Cemetery, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. A walk-through visitation was held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Reck Funeral Home.
Roger Edward Mastel was born January 14, 1955 to Edward Peter and Joann (Merkel) Mastel at the Hand County Hospital in Miller, SD.
Roger started working at an early age delivering the Plainsman for many years. At age 14, he went to work at Community Oil where he worked for Lester and Carolyn Hargens for 40 years. Roger and his sister worked together for 25 of those 40 years. At the time of death, he worked for Twin Valley Tires.
Roger was a faithful and caring son. He spent his entire life living in Miller, SD at home with his mother. Every weekend they went somewhere together unless the weather was bad or he was attending a trap shoot.
Roger could be found shooting his Alfermann gun at trap shoots all over the USA. He was at a trap shoot in Oklahoma City during the bombing of the federal building. He immediately called his mother to tell her he was ok. She remembers the sirens were so loud it was hard to hear his voice.
Roger started shooting trap in 1984. He traveled to many places and was honored by being inducted into the Hall of Fame. He made many good friends through the sport and was a State Champion several years. Roger’s sense of humor was legendary; many friends and family have many stories they will always remember.
Roger left behind his mother, Joann; sister, Peggy (Mike) Namanny; two nephews; Gary (Brenda) Nammany and Clint (Angie) Nammany; great nephews: Malachi Namanny, Zachary Namanny, and Dom Namanny; and great niece, Piper Namanny; and all his friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Mastel in 1998.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Roger's arrangements.
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Enjoyed many years of friendship with Roger always enjoyed the time. Best to all and deepest condolences.
I'm so sorry to hear of Roger's passing, may he rest in Peace.
Jo, so very sorry for your loss. Roger was a great son to you and a great friend to many. We will miss him.
Jo, we're deeply sadden and so sorry for the loss of Roger. He was a wonderful son to you. We enjoyed the many trapshoots spent with Roger and having him shoot with us on the S&M Printing trap league in Mitchell was great too. He will be greatly missed!
RIP our dear friend.
Thoughts and prayers for your family!!
VERY saddened to learn of Roger's passing. Shot many targets with him over the years. Had lotsa' laughs and good times. He ALWAYS had a smile for me and that is how I shall remember him. Condolences to all.
Condolences and Prayers sent to Roger's family. He was a good friend and never failed to make me laugh. He will be missed. Harry and Peggi Dalton
I am very sorry for your loss. Roger was a great guy and I have shot trap with him for many years. He was a great advocate for our sport and he was a true friend to so many. I will remember him by all his great stories and the pranks he pulled on the other shooter. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!
I met Roger at Crooks Gun Club during a trap shoot several years ago. He was very cordial and a friend to everyone. A great shooter who will be missed but not forgotten.
Roger and Tom were good friends. They had fun pheasant hunting. Roger would spot a bird and hit the lock button so Tom couldn't get out. Tom would always remember Roger when we went to Sams. He would bring him back oranges. Do you suppose they have oranges in heaven? I am so sorry for your loss.
Roger was always so helpful to our family during his many years at Apco! May he RIP. A great guy gone way to soon.
Sending our prayers for the family.
Doyle & Kay
So sorry for his passing very good friend for trap shooting always with a smile.
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Very sad to hear of Rogers death. I enjoyed visiting with him and shooting with him at many trapshoots over the years. May God’s Holy Spirit be with all those who were close to him. Rest In Peace.
Very sad to hear of Rogers death. I enjoyed visiting with him and shooting with him at many trapshoots over the years. May God’s Holy Spirit be with all those who were close to him. Rest In Peace.
Very sad to hear of Rogers death. I enjoyed visiting with him and shooting with him at many trapshoots over the years. May God’s Holy Spirit be with all those who were close to him. Rest In Peace.
We are all saddened by Roger's passing his place on post 1 will have to be filled with someone with big shoes
We are all saddened by Roger's passing his place on post 1 will have to be filled with someone with big shoes
We are all saddened by Roger's passing his place on post 1 will have to be filled with someone with big shoes
Was saddened to hear of Rogers passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Going to miss him on my way thru Miller.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Roger Mastel.
We are very saddened by Roger’s passing. Roger was a great guy and friend and we enjoyed working with him at the tire store. We will miss Roger.
I was very saddened by the news of Roger's passing. He was a great friend to know, and I have lots of fond memories of riding and hunting together in Miller. Rest in peace Roger, and our thoughts and prayers are with Roger's family at this sad time. Joel Zieger
I’m so sorry to hear about your brother’s passing, Peggy. There are no words to make your pain go away, but know that your memories will keep him close in your heart. My prayers are with your family.
Our condolences to all of Roger's family. Roger is a great man and friend to all who knew him. I will miss all the jokes/laughter and friendly advice Roger used to give me. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Roger. I'm thinking of you, Peggy, and send my sympathy to you, your family, and all who loved him.
So sorry for you loss, he will be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.
Hi, Peggy, I heard during MHS Class of 1968 Zoom gathering that your brother Roger passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere condolences.
I really enjoyed visiting with roger at community oil and ok tire over the years,he will be missed, my prayers go out to the family.Roger was a good friend since I met him in 1974 at community oil. R I P Roger