Roger E. "Red" Bales

Roger E. “Red” Bales, 91, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021.  Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Roger was born the son of Raymond E. and Agnes T. (Kenny) Bales on April 7, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa.  He was a proud member of the last graduating class of Trinity Prep High School.  He was an All-State end in football, played basketball, and also was a Gold Glove boxer.  Roger had three children, Michael, Deborah, and Lisa from his first marriage.  He later married Gola Sargent in 1968.  They enjoyed 51 years together.

Roger worked at the stock yards before beginning his career in car sales.  He worked for several dealerships in Sioux City and retired from Hoak Motors. 

He loved his family very much.  Taking care of his wife in her later years and spending time with his grandchildren was very important to him.

Roger is survived by his children, Michael (Sue) Bales of Muscatine, Steve (Judy) Sargent of Sioux City, Lonnie (Jana) Sargent of Sioux City, Roxann (Bruce) Petersen of Correctionville, and Tammie Sargent of Sioux City; daughter-in-law, Maryann Sargent of Colorado Springs; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gola; daughters, Debbie Glover and Lisa Wright; son, Kevin Sargent; and grandson, Beau Petersen.