Roger “Papa” W. Pancake, 76, Jasper

Roger W. Pancake, also known as Papa, 76, of Jasper, passed away on March 16, 2024, with his family by his side.

He leaves behind his wife, Terry, of 42 years. They shared many good years together.

Roger was born on November 3, 1947, in Huntingburg. He was the son of Alva and Margaret (Eilert) Pancake. 

He married Terry Miller on January 2, 1982, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper.  

He graduated from Otwell High School. He went on to serve in the US Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. He then took many courses to focus on insurance sales in which he worked for 32 years. He enjoyed meeting all of his clients that more often than not became friends. He knew no stranger.

He was a Christian and attended Trinity Church in Jasper for many years. 

He enjoyed fishing with his buddies Larry, Dan, and Rick, hunting, and being outdoors. He loved the sun.  

He will be remembered for his contagious smile, laugh, and hugs. He loved his children and especially his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife, Terry Pancake of Jasper; daughters, Heather Pancake-Schmid of Carmel, Ind. and Ashley (Dr. Rob) Quade of Newburgh; grandchildren, Henry, Kensington and Ruth. He is also survived by his sister, Mildred and brother, Marvin. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret, and father, Alva; brothers, Lloyd, Louis, and Kenny; and his beloved Yorkie companion, Maxwell.

There will be a private Celebration of Life for the family on a future date.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Dubois County Humane Society and the Riley Children’s Hospital.

A special Thank You to Cypress Grove in Newburgh, Indiana and Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Jasper.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.