1928
Darold
2016
Darold Roggeman
June 24, 1928 — February 8, 2016
Darold Eugene Roggeman was born on June 24, 1928 in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, the son of Michael and Dorothy (Picht) Roggeman. He grew up and attended school in Walnut Grove. On June 10, 1947, Darold was united in marriage to Gertrude Lehnhoff. This union was blessed with over 38 years of marriage. They farmed in the Hanley Falls area until 1952 and then moved to the Clontarf area where they continued to farm. In 1963, they sold the farm and moved to Benson. He worked at the Amundson Rambler Garage and for the Swift County Co-Op. After retirement at the age of 62, he spent the winters in Arizona. Darold enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, golfing, and playing cards. He was called from this life on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Swift County Benson Hospital.
Darold is survived by his son, Eugene (Gayle) Roggeman, of Woodbury; daughter, Julie (Chuck) Collins of New London; grandchildren: Chad (Paula) Roggeman, Sara (Matthew) Whitesitt, Eric (Becky) Roggeman, Keith (Tiffany) Collins, Laura (Jarrod) Beasley, Melanie (Mike) Wirth, and Anita (Kevin) Jackson; great-grandchildren: Emma Roggeman, Anna Roggeman, Andrew Roggeman, Ella Roggeman, Peyton Whitesitt, Lilly Whitesitt, Aaron Collins, Caleb Collins, Grace Collins, Ty Beasley, Reagan Beasley, Isaac Wirth, Izzy Wirth, Andre Jackson, and Terrell Jackson; and a sister, Arleen Knoblauch of Tracy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude on March 16, 1985; his parents, Michael and Dorothy; a brother, Marvin Roggeman; a sister-in-law, Marion Roggeman; and a brother-in-law, Paul Knoblauch. Blessed be the memory of Darold E. Roggeman.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, February 21, 2016
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson
Memorial Service
Monday, February 22, 2016
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
Visitation
Monday, February 22, 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
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