Roger Marvin Kjear, 54

Roger Marvin Kjear, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away in early July of 2026.

A gathering to celebrate Roger’s life will be held at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Roger Marvin Kjear was born on October 7, 1971, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Earl and Roylene (Petersen) Kjear. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith and attended Viking Elementary and Newfolden schools before graduating from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls.

Following high school, Roger held a variety of jobs throughout northwest Minnesota, including positions at Arctic Cat, ODC, Printing Plus, and Northern Pride. He later relocated to Michigan, where he worked at three different casinos over a span of 15 years. Eventually, Roger returned home to Thief River Falls and was employed at Seven Clans Casino.

Roger enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He liked relaxing while watching movies, keeping up with friends and family on Facebook, and spending time with those he cared about.

Roger is survived by daughters, Dakota and Taylor; granddaughter, Lily; mother, Roylene Petersen; siblings, Roy Kjear, Jason Kjear, Kimberly Dokken, Benjamin Roggenbuck; and nieces and nephews, Thor Roggenbuck, Alexander Kjear, Anastasia Kjear, Wesley Roggenbuck, and Zoey Roggenbuck.

Roger is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Hilma Kvamme and Earl and Alta Kjear; father, Earl Kjear, jr; and stepfather, Steven Petersen.

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