A legendary figure in the Monmouth College sports community passed away this morning.
65-year-old Roger Sander who made his mark on the Scots basketball and baseball teams over a 40-year period died early Friday at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
As a hoops player, Sander became the top rebounder in school history by a mile, in records that stand to this day.
With 939 career rebounds, Sander trampled every MC rebounding mark, and he could score, too, as evidenced by his career average of 17.4 points per game. Monmouth teams compiled a 60-23 record during the tenure of Sander who was named All-American in 1977 and 1978.
Sander returned to his alma mater in 1984 to coach basketball and baseball as an assistant under Terry Glasgow.
That stretch includes a 21-year span as head baseball coach where his teams went almost exactly .500 including a regional appearance.
Three times Sander was named Midwestern Conference Coach of the Year.
A Celebration of Life Service for Sander will begin at 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the First Christian Church, Monmouth, IL.
The family will be present prior to the services at the church from 3:00-5:00 pm. Immediately following the services, the Celebration of Roger’s life will continue at the Monmouth American Legion beginning at 6:00 pm.
Cremation will take place following the services.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the American Kidney Fund. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth is in charge of the arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.
