Age 72, of Foley. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry E Robinson Jr. & Jeanette E. (Foster) Robinson; step-mother, Audrey (Day) Robinson. Roger is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet; children, Loralie (Daniel) Crabtree of Haverhill, MA, James (Sabrina) of Zimmerman, and Brenda (Allen) Frounfelter of Coon Rapids; grandchildren, Justin, Joshua & Kaylie Crabtree and Matthew, Mark, Michael, & Mitchael (Carlie) Robinson; great-grandchildren, Logan & Hayden Robinson; siblings, Edward (Cary), Sue (Harry) Colwell, and Lorayne (Bob) Clausen; other family, all of whom he dearly loved. Roger, a Vietnam vet, served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, Marine Reserves, and Air National Guard Reserves for over 2 decades. He worked for many years for Medtronics retiring in 2004. He graduated from North Central Bible College (Mpls) in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. Roger’s faith in Christ was very important to him and made a lasting impact on all who knew him. He volunteered for a number of organizations including Faith in Action (Becker), Vietnam Veterans of America, the Franciscan Brothers of Peace (St. Paul), and as a Royal Ranger commander mentoring boys at Assemblies of God churches. Funeral service were  Thurs, June 29 at Maywood Covenant Church, 6823 135th Ave NE, Foley. Visitation was Wed, June 28 at Dare's Funeral Home, Elk River. Interment Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Roger's name may be directed to Faith in Action, 13074 Edgewood St SE, Becker, MN 55308. Dare’s Funeral Home 763-441-1212,  www.daresfuneralservice.com.