Roger Evenson, 57, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be 11 AM, Friday, April 3, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Voelker officiating. Burial will be at Clearwater Cemetery, Plummer, MN.

Visitation will be 5 " 8 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls and for one hour prior to the service at the church, Friday.

Roger Wayne Evenson was born December 25, 1951 at Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Lester and Esther (Hanson) Evenson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Clearwater Church, Plummer, MN. He attended Knox Elementary School and was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls. Roger also attended Northland Technical College in Thief River Falls.

After graduation, he worked at Lind Motor Company, Bostwicks Department store and at Wilson Brothers for 22 years. In 1995, he became co-owner of Sears in Thief River Falls with Rodney Knutson. He was one of the owners of TRF Racquet Ball Club, Thief River Falls for many years.

He enjoyed planting trees and flowers and working to beautify his yard. He also enjoyed helping his Mother with a large vegetable garden. He always had time to visit with friends and family. Roger also enjoyed traveling and his yearly trips to Las Vegas with friends. After a courageous 5 year battle with cancer, he retired last year from Sears. He had a gentle spirit, always upbeat.

Survivors include his mother, Esther Evenson, Thief River Falls, MN; his beloved cat, Tigger; and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded by his dad, Lester in 1984; sister Donna in 1972 and his grandparents.

Family condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

ORGANIST: Ida Nordvall
SPECIAL MUSIC: Laura and Joel Rude
SELECTION: Precious Lord, Take My Hand and In The Garden
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: What a Friend We Have In Jesus and Softly and Tenderly
CASKETBEARERS: Mike Cerny, Rob Houske, Rocky Jesperson, Jay Nelson, Jack Houske, Larry Roisland, Daniel Nelson and Rick Wold
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Rogers co-workers at Sears, Rogers family and friends and TRF Racquet Ball Club