Roger John Brod, age 93, of Quincy, died on October 15, 2026, at the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on February 20, 1933, in Quincy, the son of Raymond and Helen (Wiskirchen) Brod. Roger married his soul mate, Rita Behrensmeyer on June 9, 1962, in St. Peter Catholic Church. She survives.

Roger was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Quincy College. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955 in Fort Carson.

Roger began his career at Motorola for two years, then Gardner Denver for 10 years and finally he thoroughly enjoyed working in the appliance department in Sales at Sears for thirty years, retiring on September 30, 1996.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, American Legion, Golden Kiwanis Club, Truman Social Club, Member of the Civil War Round Table, Serra Club and St. Mary’s Holy Name Society. He enjoyed construction, building and living at his residence which he built. Roger enjoyed singing in the choir at Blessed Sacrament and volunteering at the Villa Katherine. He and his brother Bob, both Veterans, had the honor to be on a 2009 Honor Flight. Roger enjoyed traveling to many states, National Parks and to other countries with family and friends. He was always ready to go!

Roger is survived by his wife Rita, his children, Renee (David) Gregg of Bloomington, IL, Derek (Rebeca) Brod of Streamwood, IL and Noelle Gibson of Quincy; grandchildren: Nathan Gregg, Nicole Barnes, Kyle Brod, Thyler Gibson and Addison Gibson and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bob.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Illinois Veterans Home for the wonderful care they showed Roger during the years that he spent there.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23 at Duker & Haugh from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted at the cemetery by the American Legion Post #37 Honor Detail and the United States Army Honor Detail. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or the Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund.