Roger Gerald Totten was born on November 27, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Gerald

Eldon Totten and Wilma Marie (McElroy) Totten. He departed this world on

March 10, 2024.

Roger's family relocated to California when he was young. He attended Oasis Elementary

School and Coachella High School, from where he graduated. He played football,

baseball, basketball, and ran track. Roger was drafted in 1965, and was an MP in the Army.

He was stationed in Panama in the aftermath of the riots. He met Mary Louise Zerbinati

while there during his deployment. They married in 1968 and were blessed with four

daughters: Roberta, Tina, Lisa, and Debra. They later divorced.

Roger had a successful and meaningful career in law enforcement. He attended Lavern

College and Riverside Community College where he graduated with an Associates Degree

in Criminal Justice. He went on to the police academy in Los Angeles County. He worked in

the Marshall's Department in Riverside County where he was active in FOP and President

for 2 consecutive terms at Riverside Lodge 8. He left the Marshall's Department as a

Lieutenant before returning to Missouri.

Back in his original stomping grounds, Roger worked his way up to Supervisor at NEBS in

Maryville, Missouri. He married Cathy Jaye Sanders and they were blessed with

three children: Stephen, Daniel, and Morgan. They later divorced. Roger went on to work

his way up to Supervisor at MOOG.

In 1996 Roger married Lois Elaine Cross and became a bonus father to three children: Brandi,

Andrew, and Adam. Roger worked at NWMSU as custodian. He moved over to Aramark in

a supervisory position in the Custodial Department at NWMSU until he retired.

Roger was a loyal Chiefs fan. He enjoyed photography, golfing, and fishing. He always took

great pride in his lawn and roses, no matter the state he was residing in. He liked to read,

especially true crime novels, and his favorite television programs were Cops or anything on

HGTV and National Geographic. He loved spending time with his family, making and

sharing memories and knowledge.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, numerous aunts and uncles, and his old cat

Rambo.

Roger is survived by his loving wife, Lois, treasured kitty Auggie, his seven children and

three stepchildren; Roberta Totten of Riverside, CA, Tina Hanger of Chino, CA, Lisa (Jesse)

Williams of Riverside, CA, Debra (Kenny) VanBilliard of Riverside, CA, Stephen (Sarah)

Totten of Fort Worth, TX, Daniel Totten (Karissa Herchenroeder) of Abilene, TX, Morgan

(Kyle) Lindquist of Fort Worth, TX, Brandi (James) Findley of Kansas City, MO, Andy Adwell

(Erin Marlow) of Maryville, MO, and Adam Adwell of Watson, MO, 18 grandchildren, 14

great grandchildren, his brother, Richard (Myra) Totten of La Quinta, CA, numerous nieces,

nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and coworkers.

Roger's family hopes he is remembered as a good Christian man who cared deeply for

those who the Lord blessed him with in this life. He was a hard worker who always gave his

all to any job he took on. He lived his life with honesty, integrity, and loyalty. No one is

perfect, but he was the perfect person to be our husband, dad and Papaw. Remember him

when you see the beauty in God's world and the true love for family and friends, which he

exemplified.

We want to invite all friends and family to share in the celebration of Roger's life. His

celebration will be held April 5, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Maryville. Family will

receive visitors from 10 to 11 am. Celebration of life to commence at 11 am. A private family

luncheon will be held at Mozingo Lake Event Center at 12:30pm.

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