Zachery Josef Roskens Obituary (1999

Zachery Roskens, 20, of Oelwein, Iowa, died at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a Celebration of Life at this time. We encourage relatives and friends to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone. There will be an announcement when public services will be held in Norfolk, Nebraska at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, is assisting the family. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Zachery Josef Roskens was born on May 13, 1999 in Norfolk, Nebraska, the son of Fred E. Roskens & Angela D. (Sonich) Roskens. He received his education from the Norfolk High School and Oelwein Community High School where he was a member of the class of 2017. In school, he enjoyed golf and being a member of F.F.A. His passions were gaming and playing guitar. Zach was a member of the Methodist Church. Zachery is survived by his Mother: Angela Roskens of Rock Rapids; Father: Fred Roskens of Norfolk, Nebraska; Brother: Draevin Roskens (fiancee: Mikayla Gates) of Oelwein; Grandparents: Gaylen & Chris Roskens of Sanborn & Judith Sonich of Rock Rapids; Stepmother: Kimberly Roskens of Norfolk, Nebraska; 2 Stepbrothers: Brady Phipps of Omaha, Nebraska & Alex Phipps of Norfolk, Nebraska and Stepsister: Sydney Phipps of Norfolk, Nebraska. Zachery was preceded in death by his Grandpa: Donald Sonich who had lived in Hartley, Iowa.