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Roger G. Cederstrom • 1935 - 2007 Roger was born May 7, 1935 in Bismarck, ND, the son of Gilbert and Elsie (Olson) Cederstrom. He was raised and educated in Bismarck and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1953. Following graduation he worked construction as a lineman. On January 28, 1955, Roger married LaVerna Pfeifer in Faulton, SD. In 1959 Roger took a job with Ottertail Power Company in Garrison, ND. They lived in Garrison until 1971 when he was promoted to Service Representative for Ottertail Power Company, and the family moved to Velva, ND. Roger worked for Ottertail for 38 years, until his retirement on June 1, 1997. Following retirement Roger and his wife moved to Minot where they since had lived. During retirement Roger worked for area farmers and ranchers. Roger was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, ND and the Velva Fire Department. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America. Roger volunteered in different capacities in the Velva community for many years. He enjoyed working with people. Those who shared in his life, Wife, LaVerna "Vernie", Minot; children, Pam (Gary) Berreth, Bismarck, ND, Steven (Claudia) Cederstrom, Willmar, MN, Keith (Becky) Cederstrom, Velva, ND and Marty (Karen) Cederstrom, Denver, CO; 11 grandchildren, Nathan Kremer and his fiancé, Jessica Dahlen, Laura Kremer and her fiancée, Tim Stokka, Thomas Kremer, Adam, Gina and Kevin Cederstrom, Meghann, Rachael and Mikel Cederstrom, Kayla and Morgan Cederstrom; two step-grandchildren, Nicole (Jeff) Mindt and Mia (Karl) Corrigan; six step great-grandchildren, Will, Luke and Joseph Corrigan and Campbell, Jada and Sawyer Mindt; brothers, George (Gladys) Cederstrom, Minot and Bruce (Jean) Cederstrom, Bismarck; sisters, Arlene (Dale) Morrow, Park Rapids, MN, and Adel Garman, Seattle, WA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Cederstrom and Elsie Cederstrom Nelson; his stepfather, Martin Nelson; sister, Etta Ann Mautz; brother, Russell Cederstrom and brother-in-law, John Garman. Funeral: Monday, December 31, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, ND. Visitation: Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva, ND. Burial: Velva Community Cemetery, Velva, ND. Officiant: Rev. Tim Johnson Music: Congregational Hymns Iona Loken and Thelma Lysne, duet Honorary Bearers: Clifford Hystad and all of Roger's family and friends Active Bearers: Tim Kvamme, Lynn Watne, Jim Hystad, Galen Duchsherer, Wade Guttormson Larry Turner
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Roger
G. Cederstrom, 72, Minot, formerly of Velva, died Thursday,
December 27, 2007 in his home.