Roger K. Nassen

August 5, 1935 – March 29, 2026

Roger K. Nassen, age 90, lifelong resident of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin.

He was born August 5, 1935, to the late Christian and Margaret (Nee Wendorf) Nassen.

Roger was always known as a diligent worker, spending many years working on his family’s farm and as a dedicated employee at the Waupaca Foundry.

Roger had married the love of his life, “Bets,” at the age of 20 and spent the next 70 years as a loving husband. He enjoyed many things, such as hunting, fishing, playing games, rolling dice- but more than anything else, his biggest joy was his family, which will carry on his memory and legacy.

Roger is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty; and their two sons, Johnnie (Cindy) and Jimmie (Rosie) Nassen. Along with his children and wife he is survived by three grandchildren, Tori (Bryan) Rubash, Mike Nassen, and Ralph Voigt; and two great-grandchildren, Ivy and Willow Rubash.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Barnie, Robert (Hildegard), Lester, Richard (Inez), and Eugene (Beulah) Nassen; and his sisters, Josephine (Ole) Mork, Gladys (Willard) Johnson, and Rose (Milton) Johnson; and many other family members and friends.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at the Voie Funeral Home in Iola.

Roger’s family would like to thank the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Hospital of Wausau for the care they provided him, and to Voie Funeral Home in Iola for assisting with his final arrangements.