Roger Eugene Hein Obituary (2024)

Roger Eugene Hein, age 85, of Yakima, WA, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cottage in the Meadow. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Desmet, South Dakota to John and Julia Hein. He was one of six kids; Vick, Frank, Richard, Helen, John and Donny. The family relocated to Everett, Washington to work in the lumber mill, then they relocated to Yakima, Washington, where he did cabinetry with his father. Roger enlisted in the US Marines. He married his sweetheart, Annabelle Hinkle on December 5, 1960. They were blessed with six children, Shirleyann Huntington, Rodney Hein, Scott Hein, Randy Meon, Julie Lizotte and Suzanna (Sue) Metsker. They shared 63 years of marriage together. Roger loved to fish and hunt with his dad, brothers, sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed camping and getting together with his friends. Roger created the Legendary Gun Fighters, they would reenact the old wild west gun fights like the ok coral. Roger was a longtime member of MDA (muscular dystrophy). He worked with Jerry Lewis and Bob Ivers on the Jerry Lewis telethon for many years. He also was in Agriculture. He also was a Fruitvale Volunteer Fireman and felt honored he could serve the community in that way. He also worked with Hollywood and helped build the Dry Gulch which came to Yakima to use the western town called Dry Gulch movie town. People came from all over to watch the filming of "Hanging Tree" starring Gary Copper. He is survived by his brother John (Irene) Hein of Yakima, his wife, AnnaBelle Hein, daughters, Shirley of Yakima Washington, Julie of Huntington Beach, CA, and Sue (Joe)of Yakima, Washington. Sons, Rodney of Newport, Washington, Scott (Sharon) of Yakima, Washington, Randy (Daniel) of Yakima, Washington. Also 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at Tahoma Cemetery on Friday May, 16, 2025, at 12:00pm. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com