Roger Asleson

Roger Allen Asleson, 81, of Princeton passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at The Vistas in Bettendorf.  Services will be Saturday, January 3 at 10 a.m. at the Runge Mortuary in Davenport. Visitation is Friday, January 2 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

His final resting place will be in Oakridge Cemetery, Princeton. Memorials may go to the family.

Roger was born February 6, 1944, in Waukon, the son of Albert and Marion (Dargis) Asleson. He grew up on a farm in Waterville. He served in the U.S. Army with the 313th Signal Corps in Bussac, France.

He was united in marriage to Romona “Mona” Gross April 24, 1970, in Sterling, IL. She preceded him in death July 17, 2023.

He worked as a press operator for Case New Holland for 30 years, retiring in 1999. Roger also worked for Benson Farms in rural Scott County for 13 years after retiring. He served as Treasurer for the Princeton Lions Club for 22 years and was a member of the American Legion and NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, playing cards and going to casinos to play slots. Roger was a social butterfly and never met a stranger.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Tammy (Brian) Stevens, and their children, Tyler (Jennifer) Stevens and Brandon Stevens, all of Las Vegas, NV; Julia Nelson of Princeton; and Allen (Laura) Asleson, and their children, Brett (Kelsey) Jessen and Dakota Asleson, all of Blue Grass; his great-grandchildren, Mila and Brayden Jessen of Blue Grass; his brothers, Eugene (Katie) Asleson of Moline and Dennis (Ann) Asleson of Grand Mound; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents and a brother, William, preceded him in death.