Rev. Roger Freelander

Rev. Roger James Freelander, 73, died June 5, 2023, in Oklahoma City.

He was born Aug. 25, 1949, in Minot, N.D., to Arthur T. and Frances O. (Reum) Freelander.

He graduated from Makoti High School in 1967, from North West Bible College in 1971 and from North American Baptist Seminary in 1974.

Roger pastored the New Leipzig Baptist Church in North Dakota for 13 years and the Immanuel Baptist Church in Loyal for 32 years before retiring from the ministry.

He also was the cab-inetmaker instructor at Chisholm Trail Technology Center in Omega until his death.

He loved studying the Bible, preaching and witnessand to those around him. He also loved carpentry and teaching students.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, brother Clyde, sister June and sister Shirley.

Survivors include his wife Chichi of Loyal; sons Geoffrey of Oklahoma City and Nathan and wife Mindy of Piedmont; one grandson and three granddaughters; Lowell Freelander and wife Diane of Powder Springs, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church in Loyal at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.mercer-adams. com.