Roger D. Fether, age 71 years, of Stryker, passed away Monday afternoon, November 10, 2014, at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice. He was born December 22, 1942, at Wauseon, the son of Bernard and Virge (Hochstetler) Fether. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1960. He was a farmer and drove truck for 45 years, retiring from R&S Lines. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and restoring an antique tractor. He is survived by a son, Jeff of Stryker; a daughter, Lisa (Brian) Lazar of McKinney, TX; grandchildren, Daniel and Sydney Fether, Brynn and Lydia Lazar; his mother, Virge of Fayette; a brother, Gary (Betty) Fether of Fayette; a sister, Linda (Darle) Baker of Ohio City; several nephews; and his dog Harley. He was preceded in death by his father. Services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at St. John Lutheran Church, the corner of Routes 6 & 66, with Pastor Jeff Corder officiating. Interment will follow in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at Short Funeral Home in Archbold from 5-8 PM on Wednesday. The family suggests that memorials be given to CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice.