Roger Elscott, 69, of New Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, May 29, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A private family graveside service was held in Stewart Cemetery near Taintor. Memorial contributions may be made in the family’s name or to New Sharon Food Pantry.
Roger Gene Elscott, the son of Elmer and Cleora (McMains) Elscott, was born Mar. 16, 1956, in Oskaloosa. He graduated from North Mahaska High School with the Class of 1974. Roger married Sheila Wolver on June 19, 1982. To this union two daughters were born: Mallerie Caye and Kelsey Gean. They later divorced. Roger worked for Manatts, DeJong Farm Service, and then Taintor Co-op where he worked for several years. Aug. 6, 1999, Roger was united in marriage to Katherine (Revell) Kelso.
Roger enjoyed figure-8 racing his car number 71, supporting his son-in-law’s number 32 car as his crew chief, NASCAR, mowing and pushing snow, tinkering in his shed, attending his grandkids’ activities, camping, Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, volunteering at the New Sharon Historical Museum and recently New Sharon Food Pantry, and most of all he enjoyed visiting with family and friends, teasing them every chance he got. Roger also enjoyed volunteering at North Mahaska FFA Farm and Home Show, served on the FFA Advisory Board for several years, and was a former member of the Lynnville Saddle Club.
Roger’s legacy will be honored by his wife Kathy of New Sharon; his daughters Mallerie Elscott of Lynnville and Kelsey (Brent) Bardwell of Searsboro; his mother Cleora Hartmann; his grandchildren Hayden, Aubrey, Gunner, Jaxson, and Ryleigh; his two sisters Marilyn (Dale) Williams and Maxine Van Wyk; his stepsons Ryan (Marissa) Kelso and David (Jen) Kelso; many stepgrandchildren, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Elmer Elscott on Dec. of 1974; a nephew Cory Van Wyk; a niece Laci Weter; maternal grandparents Floyd and Pearl McMains; and paternal grandparents John and Maggie Elscott.
