Roger Vanderwerf

Roger John Vanderwerf was born on February 20, 1946, in Springfield, MN, the son of William and Dena Vanderwerf. He attended Springfield High School and graduated in 1966. He was united in marriage to Barb Polzin on August 12, 1967, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield. Roger worked for Sanborn Manufacturing, retiring after 42 years. Following his retirement, Roger worked detailing cars and at Expressway where he stocked shelves and enjoyed visiting and greeting people. He served on the Springfield AA group as a Leader for 33 years where he helped many people around the area with addiction and personal issues. Roger enjoyed being with people, listening, and time with family - especially his grandchildren. Roger died on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his wife - Barb of Springfield; children - Guy of Storden, MN, Lena (Dan) Schmitz of Roberts, WI, and Layne (Jennie) of Comfrey, MN; grandchildren - Tessa Sedin, Trever Vanderwerf, Chassidy Vanderwerf, Noah Schmitz. Alexa Schmitz, Gavin Vanderwerf, and Brianna Schmitz; siblings - Elsie Schwartz of Springfield, Robert (Marlys) Vanderwerf of Springfield, Lester (Marion) Vanderwerf of Springfield; and a sister-in-law - Elizabeth Vanderwerf of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother - Pete Vanderwerf. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, July 17, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Visitation 2 9:00 am - 10:00 am Monday, July 18, 2016 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN 303 North Cass Ave. Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:00 am Monday, July 18, 2016 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN 303 North Cass Ave. Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Springfield City Cemetery Co. Rd 24 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087