Roger K. “Buddha” Linsey, 76, of Waterloo, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. He was born March 28, 1942 in Waterloo the son of Leo and Verlie Smith Linsey. He was a graduate of Waterloo East High School.

Roger married Ardella “Jean” Mesch on March 18, 1962 in Waterloo; she preceded him in death on January 16, 2012.

He worked on the Paint Line at John Deere Co. for 30 years, retiring in 2002. Roger was a member of the Black Hawk County Street Machines and UAW Local 838.

Roger is survived by three daughters, Kay (Gary) O’Connor, Sherry Yearling, both of Waterloo, and Pam Vermeer of Tripoli; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and two brothers, Larry Linsey of Missouri and Harold (Judy) Ripley of Shell Rock.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, Jerry Linsey; and three sisters, Judy Young, Janice Ladiner, and Dixie Peterson.