Roger James Ege, 72, of Sioux City, passed away January 23, 2019 at Pioneer Valley Care Center in Sergeant Bluff, surrounded by his family. Per his wishes, Roger will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm at on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. There will be a luncheon following services.  A visitation will begin one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Roger was born on May 2, 1946 in Sioux City to Harold and Helen (Serdinsky) Ege. He was a 1965 graduate of East High School and had a lengthy, successful career as a painter. He also enjoyed canvas painting, fishing, studying history, geneology, and spending time with his family, including his dog, Tramp. Roger was a huge Pittsburg Steelers fan. He was a friend of Bill W. for 33 years.

Survivors include his longtime companion and best friend, Maxine Kingsley; children, Alicia (Shai Dotson) Ege and Michael (Angie Myers) Ege; mother of his children, Pattie Reicks Stusse; grandchildren, Brooklyn Schrock, Mason Ege, Vinny Verzani, and Breanna Verzani.

Preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Jeffrey James Ege.