Roger M. Osterberg

Roger M. Osterberg, age 76 of Watkins, MN, died on Friday, October 2, 2015, at his home in Watkins. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Ostmark Lutheran Church in Watkins. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Roger Milton Osterberg, the son of Gerhard ""Jack"" and Selma (Kling) Osterberg, was born in Watkins on October 24, 1938. He graduated from Kimball High School in 1956. He served in the US Army. He was united in marriage to Karen Elstad on April 2, 1966 in Dassel, MN. Roger was an active, lifelong member of the Ostmark Lutheran Church where he was both baptized and confirmed. He cherished worshiping at Ostmark and served with his congregation in a variety of ways. Roger spent the majority of his life with Karen together on the farm in Watkins where he was born. In addition to farming, Roger was a rural mail carrier. Roger was a caring husband, father and grandpa. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed caring for the lawn of his Century farm. He also enjoyed spending time with others golfing, traveling and watching the MN Gophers, Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves. He spent time coaching his children's youth sports teams, attended anything involving his children and grandchildren, and was a member of the Litchfield Male Chorus. He had a quiet, thoughtful personality and truly valued the relationships that he had with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Karen of Watkins, MN; children Paul Osterberg of Litchfield, MN, Nora Rohrbeck of Watkins, MN and David Osterberg of Savage, MN; grandchildren Kelsey Osterberg, Jack Osterberg and Lily Osterberg; brothers Russel (Ruth) Osterberg of Alexandria, MN and Douglas (Chris) Osterberg of Hector, MN; and a sister Carol (Ordell) Ritter of Chokio, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Selma; and a grandson Zach Rohrbeck.Previous Events Visitation Tuesday, October 6, 2015 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home 316 Sibley Avenue South Litchfield, MN 55355 Visitation Wednesday, October 7, 2015 10:30 AM Ostmark Lutheran Church 32721 680th Avenue Watkins, MN 55389