Delbert Eugene Roach, 86, of Loogootee

Delbert Eugene Roach, 86, of Loogootee, IN passed away at 11:07 am Tues Nov. 29, 2022, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper, IN.

He was born Dec. 20, 1935, on the family farm in Martin County to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Albright) Roach.

Eugene married Verneeda Cooper on Sept. 16, 1956, and she survives.

Eugene retired from National Gypsum where he had worked since early in his twenties. He was a skilled woodworker and created beautiful wood items and furniture. Eugene built the upper half of the home over the existing basement, that he and Verneeda lived in the majority of their lives, raising their three children there. He loved the family farm and hosting family get togethers and hunting seasons with family/friends at the old farmhouse. He enjoyed car shows, his Mustang cars and cruising in them, golfing, and was an avid Indiana University fan. Most of all he took pride in his yard work, loving mowing in particular. And, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who he loved spending time with so much.

Eugene was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loogootee, IN.

Eugene was proceeded in death by his parents, Harold and Elizabeth Roach.

He is survived by his wife, Verneeda Roach of Loogootee; Children, Rhonda (Buddy) Crouse of Bloomington, IN, Jackie (Ron) Jones of Loogootee, IN, and Kevin (Lauren) Roach of Vincennes, IN; Grandchildren, Zach (Alesha) Crouse, Dylan Crouse, Lindsey Jones, Ashley (Wyatt) Smith, Bryce Roach and Breanna Roach; Great-grandchildren, Peyton, Deborah, Chloe, Owen, Winston.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, IN. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Dementia Society of America.

Condolences can be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com