Marvin Roiger

Marvin Joseph Roiger was born on January 22, 1933 in Springfield, MN, the son of Arthur and Florence (Saffert) Roiger. He attended country school and helped on the family farm. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in January 1955. He was united in marriage to Donna Gag on August 22, 1955, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm, MN. Marvin was an active member of the Springfield American Legion and St. Raphael's Catholic Church. He was a K.C. member and assisted with many jobs around the church and St. Raphael's Catholic School. He enjoyed being a farmer, even after retirement, he still drove his 4 wheeler around checking the fields and crops, loved to fished, and enjoyed watching baseball. Marvin and Donna enjoyed traveling after retirement. Marvin died on Wednesday, August 23, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Home at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his children - Arthur Roiger of New Baltimore, MI, Pamela Roiger (Donna Stephens) of Bemidji, MN, Patricia Roiger (Ed Triana)of Syracuse, NY, and Mary J. Roiger of St. Paul; 3 grandchildren; and sisters - Marlene Windschitl and Ardis (Dennis) Griebel. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife - Donna in 2010; infant sons - Martin and Francis; and a brother-in-law - Lloyd Gag. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, August 29, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Tuesday, August 30, 2016 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Tuesday, August 30, 2016 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information St. Raphael's Catholic Cemetery Address not given Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Parish Prayer Service There will be a Parish Prayer Service on Monday at 7:00 PM at the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN