Roger T. Landis

Roger T. Landis, 87, of Lancaster, OH, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather joined his Savior on October 31, 2026 after a long battle with diabetes, lymphoma and heart problems.

Roger retired from Ohio State Patrol on April 1, 1994 as a Captain after 27 years of service. He had previously worked as a patrolman in the city of Orrville for two years prior to joining the Ohio State Patrol. After retirement from the Patrol, Roger worked as a bailiff and security officer in the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. While working as a bailiff he became involved with the Ohio Bailiffs and Court Officers Association. Roger was a regional representative, vice president, president and later the association executive director. Roger also served 10 years in the Ohio National Guard as an officer. He also worked as a contractor for the Ohio Supreme Court inspecting courts around Ohio for security. He was active at Fairfield County Christian Church in Sunday School and Bible fellowship classes.

Roger is survived by his wife, Connie Landis, sons, Brian (Sherena) Landis of Ashville, Scott (Kathy) Landis of Lancaster, step-son, Randall Eric (Olivia) Delp of Olivia; step-daughter, Kathleen Rene Miller, NC; grandchildren, Justine (Josh) Wasmus, Kingston, OH, Laura (Zach) Fellure, Ashville, OH, Jacob (Bethany) Landis, Ashville, OH, Jennifer Lynn, Lawrenceburg, IN, Christine Caskey, Circleville, OH; step-grandson, Joseph Miller, Cincinnati, OH; and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen Landis; parents, Karl and Thelma Landis; brothers, Wayne and Gerald Landis; sisters, Norrine Engle, Lettie Ann Boggs and Patricia Hale.

A funeral service officiated by pastor Scott Stem will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026 at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may visit from 5-8 PM at the funeral home on Thursday, and one hour prior to the service.

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