Thoennes, Roger John passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 83. Roger was born on March 29, 1941, to Lawrence and Marcella Thoennes in Urbank MN. He attended country school in Leaf Mountain Township and was baptized and confirmed at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank. Roger enlisted and served in the National Guard from 1959 to 1965. Roger married the love of his life, Sharon, on May 4, 1963. Shortly after being married, they began farming near Urbank where they were blessed with four children. Roger and Sharon raised their kids on the family farm where they enjoyed dairy farming, horseback riding and camping. He loved the farm life especilly his pony Cocoa, horses Tonka and Chico and his dogs Dutchess and Bella. In 1985, Roger and Sharon Moved to Crystal MN where he worked for Dalbec Roofing, running crane and then retired. Later years Roger went back to work for Youngsted's to fill his time until he fully retired in 2023. Roger is survived by his four children, Scott, Lori (Jim), Dale (Teresa), Michelle, grandchildren: Corey (Kaley, Justin (Kayla), Brady (Venus), Nicole (Jon), Katie (Zach), Megan (Alex), Chance (Kelsey), Amber, Rocco, Randi, Ally (Nick), Trent (Holly), Brett, Amanda (Nick), Autumn, Mariah, as well as 25 great-grandchildren. Siblings Florney (Joe), Carol, Bob (Karen), Linda (Dick), Jeff (Cindy). Roger is preceded in death by his wife Sharon, parents Lawrence and Marcella, brothers Rolly, Larry, Great-Grandsons, Payton and Leighton. Roger will be dearly missed by all. A Celebration of life will be held on June 22, 2024, at the Crystal VFW 5222 Bass Lake Rd., Crystal, MN from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Roger and Sharon's burial - Date TBD.

Published on April 29, 2024