Roger Leonard Bjorgaard

Roger Bjorgaard, 65, of rural Argyle, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning, August 16, 2015.

Roger Leonard was born on November 8, 1949, in Warren, MN, to Leonard and Anna (Olson) Bjorgaard. He was a lifelong resident of his family's farm in rural Argyle and graduated from high school there, before working at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, MN, for over thirty years.

Roger met JoAnn Black, his best friend and partner, in 1990. They were inseperable: Roger counting her children as his own. He was a loving grandfather and adored spending time with his grandchildren.

He loved working the land and making things grow in his garden every year. On the farm he had hundreds of raspberry plants, rhubarb, and other vegetables which he and JoAnn would pick and can to give to relatives and friends. He enjoyed spending time tinkering and building things on the farm. Roger will be remembered as a loving man who woke early, worked hard, and always made time for his family and friends.

Rogers favorite sayings included, “Like dem dere!” “...and stuff,” and “An dem dere.”

Roger is survived by his fiancè, JoAnn; children, Jason (Penny) Black of Greenbush, MN, Kristi (Dante) Steele of Thief River Falls; grandchildren, Trey, Marcus, Elissa, Antonio, Gabriella, Preston, Hanna, and Keaton; brother, Ed Bjorgaard of St. Cloud, MN; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Magnusson and Mary Jane Svensen; and brother, Ralph Timm.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at DuBore Funeral Home in Warren, MN.

Visitation: One hour before services.

Interment: Alma Lutheran Cemetery, rural Argyle, MN

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