Roger William Boie, age 80, of Braham, MN passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.
Roger was born on April 25, 1936 in Belgrade, MN, the son of John and Eleanor (Quisberg) Boie. He grew up on the family farm in Belgrade, MN with his 10 siblings and attended rural school. He later married and moved to Minneapolis, Coon Rapids and Andover to start his family, including sons Steven, Daniel, Michael and Robert.
In 1978, Roger established R.B. Painting and Metal Finishing which continues to flourish today in Blaine, MN. He moved to Braham, MN in 1990, where he lived and expanded his family to include daughter, Faith. Roger developed a passion for farming, as demonstrated by numerous cattle and John Deere tractors. He enjoyed deer hunting at his property in Braham, fishing at his cabin on Knife Lake, traveling, and most of all, spending time with his beloved family. Roger joined and attended St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Braham where he made many wonderful friendships.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elaine Rose and Muriel Dixon.
He is survived by children, Steven (Shannon), Daniel, Michael, Robert, and Faith (Eric) Schoenecker; four brothers; four sisters; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Braham with Rev. Tim Renstrom. Music was provided by Carol Schmakel. Interment was in the Rice Lake Cemetery in Braham. Arrangements were entrusted to the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.