Roger Belange

Roger A. Belange, 84, of Aurora passed away on Thursday June 27, 2024 in Carefree Living, Aurora. He was born in Goodridge, MN on April 4, 1940 to Joseph and Myrtle Belange. When Roger was 3 the family moved to Thief River Falls where they resided until Roger was 15 and the family then moved to the Iron Range. He was very involved with 4H in his youth. Roger had worked for the Railroad prior to entering the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. Roger married Judith Forst in June of 1968. The couple lived in Minneapolis for several years before returning to Aurora. He retired from Inland Steel as a truck driver. Roger was an excellent carpenter and wood worker. He was very community minded and active with the Loon Lake Community Center. Roger was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo. He enjoyed breakfast with his fellow retirees. Roger will be missed by his children and siblings.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Judith, brother-in-law Charles Fodness, and sister-in-law Yoshiko Belange.

He is survived by his children Allen (Shannon) Belange, Charolette (Brian) Rich, and John Belange, grandchildren Tyler Belange, Alyssa (Danny) Niemi, Kayla (Mark) Stevens, Kari (Bobby) Nesvold, Wesley Rich, Dale Rich, and Brian Rich, several great-grandchildren, siblings Doris (Orlen) Helgerson, Ila Fodness, Norma Jean Aho, Donald (Pam) Belange, Glen Belange, Susan (Karl) Canfield, and Richard Belange; many nieces and nephews; and his friend, Dolly.

Visitation will be held on July 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial Service at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. 4096 Hwy 100, Aurora, MN. Inurnment will be in the Rauha Cemetery, Palo. Luncheon to be served at the church following the burial. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home, 402 W. 3rd Ave. N., Aurora, MN 55705.

Roger’s family wishes to thank all the compassionate workers at Waterview Pines and Carefree Living in Aurora for the excellent Roger received. A special thanks to his hospice workers for their support.