Roger Gerald Bernskoetter

Roger Gerald Bernskoetter, age 67, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born April 2, 1953 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Paul and Betty (Libbert) Bernskoetter. He was married on January 27, 1973 to Barb Antweiler in Jefferson City. In 1978 he moved his family to Chillicothe. He worked many years in the insurance industry before opening Roger's Pawn & Gun in 2009. He had a great love for music, photography beekeeping, stained glass, and hunting. He enjoyed teaching people everything from teaching the Bible in Sunday School classes and small groups to Conceal and Carry classes. Over the years he was involved in various organizations in the community. He served as an elder at Cornerstone Church. Besides his wife of 47 years he is survived by two sons, Clint Bernskoetter and companion Leisa Woodson of Chillicothe and Mitch Bernskoetter and wife Molly of Chillicothe; three grandchildren, Emma, Brady and Jonas Bernskoetter, all of Chillicothe; brothers, Dan (Sally) Bernskoetter, Lohman, Mo., Wayne (Donna) Bernskoetter, Wardsville, Mo. and Mark (Renae) Bernskoetter, Springfield, Mo. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sharon Bernskoetter and Brenda Powers. Friends will be received from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22 at Cornerstone Church, 900 Adam Drive, Chillicothe, Mo. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, November 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Church. Social distancing protocols will be observed at both, including the wearing of masks. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to RUN Ministries, Reaching Unreached Nations which may be left at or mailed to Cornerstone Church. For additional information please contact HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109, (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.