Roger H. Gedney, 89, of Macomb, Illinnois went to be with his Lord and Savior at 12:09 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.                
He was born on February 16, 1935 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Harold and Nadine Vermazen Gedney. He married Judith Snow on December 22, 1962. She passed away on August 21, 2019.
He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his son, David Gedney of Des Moines, Iowa; granddaughter, Jennifer (Brian) Clower of California; four great-grandchildren and his girlfriend, Linda Burnett.
Roger graduated from Ft. Madison High School and he served 4 years in the US Air Force immediately after. Roger received his undergraduate college degree from the University of Iowa, his MS degree from Northern Illinois University and his doctorate from Louisiana State University. Roger taught 5 years in Lombard, Illinois High School in Lombard, Illinois, one year at L.S.U. and 27 years at Western Illinois University. 
Roger coached gymnastics at all 3 institutions. Roger himself was an accomplished gymnast at the University of Iowa. Roger lived and worked in the Republic of Haiti for several years. He taught English there as a second language and also worked as a phlebotomist at the Salvation Army Bethany Aids Clinic in Fond Des Negres, Haiti. Roger loved the Haitian Culture and he developed an early version of the 10,000 word Creole/English Dictionary used by many missionaries. Roger also enjoyed coaching his many athletes and accompanying his power lifting wife, Judith over most of Europe, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Canada and Australia.
Roger will be missed. He touched many lives in the Macomb community and will always be remembered for his work in establishing the Salvation Army gym and weight lifting facility.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Macomb with Pastor Jon Lobos officiating. Private Burial of his ashes and his wife’s ashes will be in Hill Crest Memorial Park in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Memorials may be made to the Macomb Salvation Army.
Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbitts.com