Roger L. Huffman, 78, of Cissna Park passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 24, 1948 at Lakeview Hospital in Danville, the son of Leon and Mildred (Stebbins) Huffman. He married Marilyn (Vogel) Huffman in Cissna Park.

 

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Huffman of Cissna Park; one son, Barry (Diane) Huffman and their daughter, Jennifer; two daughters, Melissa (Cory) Kult and their children, Tess (Dakota) Cooper and Erin Kult and his daughter, Ann (Steve) Callahan and their children, Riley, Bailey, Abby, Eric, Lauren, Christine, and Gigi Callahan; one stepdaughter, DeAnn Johnson-Jacobs and her children, Kayce, Griffin, Kinley, and Zander; and one brother, Michael Huffman of Florida.

 

Roger was preceded in passing by both of his parents.

 

Mr. Huffman graduated from Hoopeston High School. He served in the United States Army from July 17, 1967 until June 17, 1970 attaining the rank of Sgt. E5 of the Infantry 2nd Division-Indian Head Infantry. Roger was a member of Cissna Park American Legion Post 527 and Trinity Lutheran Church in Cissna Park. He enjoyed reading, hunting, and fishing.

 

Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, also at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Strom officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery outside of Cissna Park with graveside military rites provided by Cissna Park American Legion Post 527.

 

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church.

 

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