Rodger Sackett, 75, died on Monday, May 3, 2004 at Northwest Medical Center in Thief River Falls.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 7 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, with Rev. Dan Paddock officiating. Casket bearers included Dan Sustad, Keith Ranum, Paul Tangquist, Dwight Tangquist, Arvid Lee, Wallace Hanson, Dale Stark and alternates, Boise Lee and Ernie Melvie. Interment was held at the Viking Cemetery in Viking.
Rodger Edward Sackett was born on June 12, 1928 at home in Viking, the son of Alton Edward and Myrtle Christine (Tangquist) Sackett. He was baptized and confirmed at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, and attended Elementary School in Viking and High School in Newfolden, graduating from Newfolden High School in 1945.
He worked at his parent's grocery store in Viking and also did custom combining and trucking. He also worked at the Viking Creamery and Kelly Hardware in Thief River Falls.
Rodger entered the United States Army on February 12, 1951, serving in Japan and Korea, where he received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Rodger was honorably discharged on February 6, 1953. Rodger then worked for the Minnesota State Highway Department for almost 30 years.
Rodger was united in marriage to Ruth Elinor Melvie on June 25, 1954 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking. The couple made their home in Viking, until 1956, when they moved to Thief River Falls. In 1957, Ruth and Rodger moved to South Arnold, where they have since resided. The couple wintered the last 10 years in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
Rodger enjoyed fishing, woodworking, radio-controlled airplanes, building utility sheds, crossword puzzles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of the Viking Covenant Church, where he served as chairman, deacon and other various offices in the church. Rodger also was a leader for adult Sunday School, and a member of the Northern Navigators Radio Controlled Flying Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Thief River Falls; two daughters, Rita (Ron) Ragan of Davenport, N.D., and Ronica (Jim) Anderson of Apple Valley; five grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Joanne) of Gatesville, Wis.; and one sister, Lenelle Peters of Thief River Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Orville Peters.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 7 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, with Rev. Dan Paddock officiating. Casket bearers included Dan Sustad, Keith Ranum, Paul Tangquist, Dwight Tangquist, Arvid Lee, Wallace Hanson, Dale Stark and alternates, Boise Lee and Ernie Melvie. Interment was held at the Viking Cemetery in Viking.
Rodger Edward Sackett was born on June 12, 1928 at home in Viking, the son of Alton Edward and Myrtle Christine (Tangquist) Sackett. He was baptized and confirmed at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, and attended Elementary School in Viking and High School in Newfolden, graduating from Newfolden High School in 1945.
He worked at his parent's grocery store in Viking and also did custom combining and trucking. He also worked at the Viking Creamery and Kelly Hardware in Thief River Falls.
Rodger entered the United States Army on February 12, 1951, serving in Japan and Korea, where he received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Rodger was honorably discharged on February 6, 1953. Rodger then worked for the Minnesota State Highway Department for almost 30 years.
Rodger was united in marriage to Ruth Elinor Melvie on June 25, 1954 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking. The couple made their home in Viking, until 1956, when they moved to Thief River Falls. In 1957, Ruth and Rodger moved to South Arnold, where they have since resided. The couple wintered the last 10 years in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
Rodger enjoyed fishing, woodworking, radio-controlled airplanes, building utility sheds, crossword puzzles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of the Viking Covenant Church, where he served as chairman, deacon and other various offices in the church. Rodger also was a leader for adult Sunday School, and a member of the Northern Navigators Radio Controlled Flying Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Thief River Falls; two daughters, Rita (Ron) Ragan of Davenport, N.D., and Ronica (Jim) Anderson of Apple Valley; five grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Joanne) of Gatesville, Wis.; and one sister, Lenelle Peters of Thief River Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Orville Peters.
Rodger Sackett, 75, died on Monday, May 3, 2004 at Northwest Medical Center in Thief River Falls.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 7 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, with Rev. Dan Paddock officiating. Casket bearers included Dan Sustad, Keith Ranum, Paul Tangquist, Dwight Tangquist, Arvid Lee, Wallace Hanson, Dale Stark and alternates, Boise Lee and Ernie Melvie. Interment was held at the Viking Cemetery in Viking.
Rodger Edward Sackett was born on June 12, 1928 at home in Viking, the son of Alton Edward and Myrtle Christine (Tangquist) Sackett. He was baptized and confirmed at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, and attended Elementary School in Viking and High School in Newfolden, graduating from Newfolden High School in 1945.
He worked at his parent's grocery store in Viking and also did custom combining and trucking. He also worked at the Viking Creamery and Kelly Hardware in Thief River Falls.
Rodger entered the United States Army on February 12, 1951, serving in Japan and Korea, where he received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Rodger was honorably discharged on February 6, 1953. Rodger then worked for the Minnesota State Highway Department for almost 30 years.
Rodger was united in marriage to Ruth Elinor Melvie on June 25, 1954 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking. The couple made their home in Viking, until 1956, when they moved to Thief River Falls. In 1957, Ruth and Rodger moved to South Arnold, where they have since resided. The couple wintered the last 10 years in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
Rodger enjoyed fishing, woodworking, radio-controlled airplanes, building utility sheds, crossword puzzles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of the Viking Covenant Church, where he served as chairman, deacon and other various offices in the church. Rodger also was a leader for adult Sunday School, and a member of the Northern Navigators Radio Controlled Flying Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Thief River Falls; two daughters, Rita (Ron) Ragan of Davenport, N.D., and Ronica (Jim) Anderson of Apple Valley; five grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Joanne) of Gatesville, Wis.; and one sister, Lenelle Peters of Thief River Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Orville Peters.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 7 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, with Rev. Dan Paddock officiating. Casket bearers included Dan Sustad, Keith Ranum, Paul Tangquist, Dwight Tangquist, Arvid Lee, Wallace Hanson, Dale Stark and alternates, Boise Lee and Ernie Melvie. Interment was held at the Viking Cemetery in Viking.
Rodger Edward Sackett was born on June 12, 1928 at home in Viking, the son of Alton Edward and Myrtle Christine (Tangquist) Sackett. He was baptized and confirmed at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, and attended Elementary School in Viking and High School in Newfolden, graduating from Newfolden High School in 1945.
He worked at his parent's grocery store in Viking and also did custom combining and trucking. He also worked at the Viking Creamery and Kelly Hardware in Thief River Falls.
Rodger entered the United States Army on February 12, 1951, serving in Japan and Korea, where he received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Rodger was honorably discharged on February 6, 1953. Rodger then worked for the Minnesota State Highway Department for almost 30 years.
Rodger was united in marriage to Ruth Elinor Melvie on June 25, 1954 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking. The couple made their home in Viking, until 1956, when they moved to Thief River Falls. In 1957, Ruth and Rodger moved to South Arnold, where they have since resided. The couple wintered the last 10 years in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
Rodger enjoyed fishing, woodworking, radio-controlled airplanes, building utility sheds, crossword puzzles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of the Viking Covenant Church, where he served as chairman, deacon and other various offices in the church. Rodger also was a leader for adult Sunday School, and a member of the Northern Navigators Radio Controlled Flying Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Thief River Falls; two daughters, Rita (Ron) Ragan of Davenport, N.D., and Ronica (Jim) Anderson of Apple Valley; five grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Joanne) of Gatesville, Wis.; and one sister, Lenelle Peters of Thief River Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Orville Peters.
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