Roger Eugene Stiens

Roger Eugene Stiens passed away on November 9, 2026 at his home in Maryville, MO at the age of 72. Roger was born on January 2, 1954 in Maryville, MO to Donald and Rowena Stiens.

Roger is a graduate of Maryville High School, and later worked in construction and at Nucor for 38 years, but spent his whole life farming and especially enjoyed his time on the farm.

Roger's 73' Dodge Charger was his baby, and he took it to several car shows. He also enjoyed woodworking, creating things like clocks, furniture, sconces, and shoe soles. More than anything, Roger loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He enjoyed going on various family vacations like cruises and road trips, traveling to 28 states and 4 different countries and checking crops along the way. Roger especially loved the annual camping trips, which included traveling to the Lake of Three Fires, or Roger's favorite destination, Branson, where the family would enjoy time spent at Silver Dollar City. Roger was also an avid hunter, and would go on hunting trips with his brothers-in-law, father-in-law, and nephews.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rowena Stiens, his beloved daughter, Kerry Bowman, his nephew Nicholas Williams, and his sister-in-law, Ronda Wiederholt.

Roger is survived by his loving wife, Debra Stiens, of the home, his daughters, Athena (Billy) Mires, Jessica (Bernie Jr.) Grubb, Gina (Matt) Wray, Alicia Stiens, Annessa (Robert) Goff, and Kelsey (Johnny) Breeding, his son-in-law, Charles Bowman, his brother, Donald F. (Beverly) Stiens, his sister, Joyce E. (Michael) Williams, his grandchildren, Alexis, ReAnne, Katlyn, Braden, Sarah, Brittany, Austin, Dakota, Tristen, Emma, Hailey, Kaden, Olivia, Cora, Josh, Ellie, Oliver, and seven great grandchildren with one on the way.

Arrangements are under the care of Bram Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bram Funeral Home on November 19, 2026. The rosary will take place the next morning from 10:00 to 10:30 AM at St. Gregory's Catholic Church on November 20, 2026 with the service following at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Maryville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Gregory's Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.