Obituary of Roger Schreckenghaust

Roger Schreckenghaust, 82, Lamar, MO, passed away January 25, 2014 at Barton County Memorial Hospital. He was born December 26, 1931 in White Owl, South Dakota, to Kenneth and Opal (Haney) Schreckenghaust. Roger graduated from Liberal High School, in 1950. In 1952 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his time of service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Occupational Medal (Germany) and the Good Conduct Medal. After completing his military stint, he returned to Missouri where he met and married Eldora McNaught, May 27, 1972. Roger went to work for O'Sullivan Industries and retired after twenty years of service. In retirement, he enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, fishing, riding his bike, walking, and playing with his grandchildren. He was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and helping his friends and community with maintenance needs. Roger was a member of the American Legion and attended the United Methodist Church of Liberal. Roger is survived by his wife, Eldora, of the home; three sons, Randy Schreckenghaust and his wife, Cheryl, of Anoka, MN, Ray Schreckenghaust and his wife, Julie, of Rockford, MN, and Ronald Schreckenghaust and his wife, Sherie, of Elk River, MN; one daughter, Rene Schreckenghaust of Harlingen, TX; four step-sons, John McNaught of Bartlesville, OK, Steve McNaught and his wife, Becky, of Cassville, MO, Ray McNaught of Lamar, MO, and Roy "Jeff" McNaught and his wife, Cherie, of Liberal, MO. Together, Roger and Eldora shared sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Roger is also survived by two brothers, Harold Schreckenghaust and his wife, Florence, of Belton, MO and Charles Schreckenghaust and his wife, Virginia, of Independence, MO; and one sister, Grace Shelburn and her husband, James, of Republic, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents. Roger was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.