Roger W. Younghusband, age 84 of Wilton Twp, IL, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side. Born July 21, 1937, in Joliet, he was the son of Harry and Gretchen (nee Themes) Younghusband. Roger was a graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1955. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. Roger received his associates degree from Joliet Junior College and his bachelor's degree from Governors State University. He started working at Barrett's Hardware while still in high school. Roger also worked for Montgomery Ward, Uniroyal and eventually retired from Amoco Chemical after 20 years of service. Roger also served as Wilton Township Supervisor for 12 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Wilton Center Federated Church, and the Illinois Farm Bureau. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years Irene (nee Eden) Younghusband, his children Kimberly (Edward) Fleming, Allison (Cletus) Bullinger, Brent (Bobbi) Younghusband and Jamie (Randy England) Smith, grandchildren Larry (Shannon) Younghusband, Crystal (Mitchel) Beatty, Alyssa (Brian) Williams, Alexis Smith, Brandon (Jaclyn Stoltz) Younghusband, Nathan (Sara Maxham) Smith, Rebecca (Anthony Robertson) Fleming, Benjamin Younghusband and Shawna (Brock) Robinson, great grandchildren Evelyn, Emiliah, Atticus, Grace, Beau, Colt, Hannah, Mark, Skylier, Erica and Lily, sister Sandra Reeves, brother-in-law Robert Eden Jr. and his faithful canine companion Hobbs. Preceded in death by his parents, brother William Younghusband, parents-in-law Robert and Audrey Eden, brother-in-law C. James Reeves, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Litta and Wilber "Skip" Hansen. Roger enjoyed traveling, fishing, and especially camping at Lake Shelbeyville. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation for Roger will be on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Manhattan. Funeral service will be the same day at 12:00 Noon also at the funeral home. Per Roger's wishes, cremation will be respectfully addressed following services. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger's name to Lightways Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be most appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com