Roger Gene Yaun, age 67 of Beloit, Wisconsin, quietly departed this life at home on November 21, 2016. He was born on March 28, 1949, in New Glarus to his parents, Ralph and Margaret (Fiez) Yaun.

Roger was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, and cherished brother and uncle. He was a long-time employee of Chrysler, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers. He was immune to the cold and could often be found shirtless once the temperature was above 50 degrees. The only thing bigger than his warm smile was his kind and generous heart. When he wasn't busy helping out a neighbor or friend, he could often be found napping, watching an old movie, or playing with his grandchildren, over whom he seemed to hold magical powers. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his large family, whom he loved so dearly. 

Roger is survived by his, wife Debra Yaun; children, Monica (Roshan) Yaun, Joseph (Debbie) Yaun, Steven Yaun, Jenelle (Eric) Murley, Nicole (Zac) Yaun; step-children, Ryan Lervik, Kara Lervik, and Amy Lervik; eleven grandchildren, Evan, Alex, Izzy, Emma, Aria, Delilah, Gabriella, Samuel, Kaleb, Emilia, Karson. He is further survived by his brothers, Jeff (Debra) Yaun, Mark (Cindy) Yaun, Randy (Lori) Yaun, and Bruce (Sally) Yaun; and sisters, Ruth (Don) Suchla, Barb (Mike) Wayland, and Terri (Bill Beckwith) Yaun.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Ralph; two brothers, Steve and Michael; a daughter, Julie; and a brother-in-law, Harvey Donaldson.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at the Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello, WI, with Pastor Lance Smith officiating. Relatives and friends called from 12:00 noon until time of services on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at the Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello.

The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.