Ronald Roe Messner , a prolific church contractor renowned for designing and/or building over 1,700 churches across the United States, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at the age of 89 in Wichita, Kansas.

Born on August 1, 1935, in Waldron, Kansas, he graduated from East High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He began his career in construction at the age of 14 as a home builder. Soon after he started his own company, Commercial Builders of Kansas. Some of his notable projects include numerous megachurches and Heritage USA in 1978. He also had many other business endeavors including KS Magazine. Roe began golfing at age 35 and quickly became a scratch golfer. Playing many well-known courses including Augusta National where he birdied each hole at "Amen Corner". He also played St Andrews which helped inspire the design of his course, Terradyne in Andover, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Nellie Messner; brother Arly Messner; and daughter Robin Messner. He is survived by RuthAnn Messner (mother of his children); and children: Roann, Richard (Amber), and Ronnie (Britt). His legacy is also carried forward by his 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations in Roe's honor are suggested to Robin's House Foundation c/o Messner Contracting, 550 N. 159th St. E., Suite 309, Wichita, KS 67230. www.robinshousesoberliving.com. Robin's House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

Family will hold a private memorial gathering.