Roger "Hooty" Stalzer Jr. started his journey to the spirit world on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the age of 57. He passed away peacefully at his home in Manistee, MI where he lived with his brother, Rabbit. Hooty was born July 14th, 1968 in Muskegon, MI to Roger and Barbara Stalzer.

Hooty was a tribal elder of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and took pride in embracing his culture. He followed the powwow trail showing off his smooth moves and wicked songs. Hooty was a jammin' lead singer of his drum group, War Party. He was a talented artist with a kind heart who poured love into everything he did. Hootski loved being an uncle. He was a member of the Native American Church of Morning Star.

Hooty reunited in the spirit world with his son, Kody Shinguesase Stalzer, parents Roger and Barbara Stalzer, grandparents Rose and Soloman Shalifoe, and nephew Shozhgoo Shalifoe.

Hooty is survived by his brother, Rabbit (Julie) Stalzer; sister Becky (Philip Sr.) Wahr; grandson, Kodiak Stalzer; nephews and nieces, Keezik Stalzer, Eric Stalzer, Shawnageeshgooqua Stalzer, Philicia Lockhart, Philip Wahr Jr., and many more cherished relatives.

Sacred ishkode has been lit at 217 9th Street, Manistee, MI.

A graveside funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Fruitland Township Cemetery in Whitehall, Michigan where family and friends will gather at Roger's graveside preceding final burial.

Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.