Roger Lynn Collingwood

May 19, 1947 - March 13, 2025

Roger Lynn Collingwood passed away peacefully at home in Greybull, Wyo., March 13, 2025.  He was born May 19, 1947, in Basin, Wyo., to Floyd and Helen Collingwood. He grew up in the Big Horn Basin and graduated high school in Greybull, where he continued to live throughout his life.  The only time he lived elsewhere was while attending National Guard training in 1967 when he was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash.  In his younger days, he was known by the nickname of “Two Crows” and was inseparable from his good friend Steve Hanson.  He also enjoyed racing cars with his cousins, Leonard, Duff & Zebb, and they had many stories to tell about their wild days! On August 10,1970, he married CeCelia Gay Michelena, of Shell, Wyo.  During their early days together, they lived on the Michelena farm in Shell, Wyo., with CeCelia’s mother, Margaret Michelena, where they farmed and raised hogs. In 1974, they welcomed their daughter, Trista.  After moving to their current property outside of Greybull, they welcomed their son, Travis, in 1979.

Roger held a variety of jobs in his younger years, including driving truck for local outfits owned by Robby Robinson and Ed Rech, as well as working at Wyo-Ben.  In 1977 he began working for the Burlington Northern Railroad as a conductor and continued to work for BN until his retirement in 2013.  His co-workers from his railroad days remember him fondly as a generous guy with a great sense of humor who could take a nap anywhere and who always had a grip full of snacks that he was more than happy to share.  He loved a good steak and knew the best places to get one in the towns they would travel to on their routes between Wyoming and Montana.

He enjoyed dabbling in various hobbies in his spare time, including working on tractors, cars and equipment he would find at auctions, as well as gardening and woodworking. Over the years they raised a variety of farm animals including hogs, sheep, horses, turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, two potbellied pigs and rabbits. He loved to look up useful gadgets and new recipes on the internet and was known for his excellent popcorn and peanut butter fudge.  After his retirement, Roger settled into life on the farm and helping his wife, CeCelia, maintain the place and care for their many pets. He also enjoyed watching YouTube farming and travel videos and listening to music, one of his favorites being Norah Jones. 

His family remembers him with much love and fondness for his warm sense of humor and many happy memories around the dinner table and working together outdoors.  He will always be remembered for his dedication to providing for his family and the great care he took of his property and animals.   

Roger is survived by his wife, CeCelia, of 54 years;  son, Travis Raymond Collingwood (Vicki) of Ranchester, Wyo.; daughter, Trista Lynn Long (Gregory) of Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Billie Sharon Menzel of Greybull, Wyo.; and five grandchildren (Samuel, Aidan, Corey, Amelia & Max).

He is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Ernest Collingwood, and mother, Helen Elvira Collingwood of Greybull, Wyo.; brother, Terry Floyd Collingwood of Casper, Wyo.; brother, Elvin Wayne Collingwood of Greybull, Wyo.; and many beloved pets, including his loyal dogs, Stubby, Mickey, Darby Dog, Athena and Sammy.

The family will hold a private memorial later this spring.  Anyone wanting to honor Roger’s memory may send donations to the Lovell Veterinary Clinic for a memorial fund that has been set up in his name.