Roger John Imsande, aged 92, of Taylorsville, Georgia, passed away on March 21, 2023, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Roger was born in Ohio on December 16, 1930, to the late Virgil and Ethel Kary Imsande. He grew up in Mount Healthy, Ohio, and attended Mount Healthy High School before attending Ohio Northern University.
Roger was a Marine Sgt. and served in the Korean War. After the war, he held several jobs over the years, but eventually retired after decades of service to Jollay Masonry in Atlanta. He was a man of many talents and interests, and there wasn't anything he couldn't take apart or build mechanically. He especially loved planes and cars.
In his free time, Roger devoted himself to volunteer work with Bassett Hound Rescue of Georgia. He would drive all over the South, helping to rescue and deliver foster Bassets. He was also a Cub Scout Leader and baseball coach, who loved working with children. As a Lay Servant minister in the United Methodist Church, Roger served a number of churches when in need. He loved singing in the church choir and sharing his passion for music with others. He was an incredibly kind person with a good heart who would help any person (or dog!) in need. Always reading and learning more, Roger was full of knowledge and a great storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gene Imsande.
He is survived by his wife Vicki, stepson Joseph Veltre, daughter-in-law Adrienne Miller and grandson Dean Veltre.
Roger will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched. He was a true inspiration to all who knew him, and his legacy of kindness, compassion, and selflessness will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1689 Euharlee Rd, Kingston, GA at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia http://www.bhrg.org/donate.php. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.owenfunerals.com for the Imsande family.
Owen Funeral Home 12 Collins Drive Cartersville. GA 30120 is honored to serve the Imsande family.
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