Roger Dean Junker

Roger Dean Junker was born on November 8, 1936 in Mountain Lake, MN the son of Ben and Katherine (Janzen) Junker. He grew up and attended country school North of Mt. Lake and then Mt. Lake High School graduating in 1954. Roger worked for the Janzen Brothers Farm near Darfur before entering the US army in January of 1955. He was stationed in France until being honorably discharged in December of 1957. He returned to Mt. Lake and attended Ag school for a couple of years. He farmed with his brother for a few years before marriage. Roger was united in marriage to Judy Hansen on October 1st, 1960 at the First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lake. Roger farmed near Mt. Lake his whole life. He was a life member of the Butterfield VFW, served on the Darfur Elevator Board and was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church. He loved collecting antiques, especially classic cars and tractors. He enjoyed reading, watching old movies and polka music. He especially loved going for drives around the country to check things out in the area. Roger died on March 5, 2016 at the Windom Area Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Judy of Mt. lake, son, Randy (Brigitte) Junker of Mt. Lake, daughter, Dawn Junker & special friend Gregg Kloos of Brookings, SD, 2 grandchildren, Natalie Junker and fiance Jared Karschnik and Jacob Junker and special friend Kaylee Janssen, brothers Delano Junker of Sioux Falls, Vernon "Pete" (Karen) Junker of Mankato, sisters, Wyllean Greenfield of Sheldon, IA, Elgene (Clark) Fast of Mt. Lake, aunt Esther Janzen of Mt. Lake, sisters-in-law, Carol (John) Schultz of Jackson and Joanne (Douglas) TenKley of Stewartville and several nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, March 10, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel 420 - 10th St. N. Mtn. Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Visitation 2 9:00 am - 10:00 am Friday, March 11, 2016 First Presbyterian Church-Mt Lake 1217 - 6th Avenue Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Service Information 10:00 am Friday, March 11, 2016 First Presbyterian Church-Mt Lake 1217 - 6th Avenue Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Interment Information Mountain Lake City Cemetery 10th St. N at Midway Rd Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159