Roger Hinkley

Roger Leslie Hinkley, 76, of Halstad, MN, died early Thursday evening, April 2, 2015, at Sanford Health in Fargo, with his loving family at his side. Roger was born in Crookston, MN on August 18, 1938, the son of Irie and Rena (Wilkens) Hinkley. He graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1956. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in August 1956 and served overseas in Korea from 1957-58. He was honorably discharged in 1961. On October 4, 1959 Roger was united in marriage to Janice Sandberg at the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church in Hanley, MN. Over the years their marriage would be blessed by the births of their five children. Their family lived in Grand Forks, ND 1961 to 1997 and sadly, like many others in Grand Forks, lost their home to the flood. He was employed at the Massey Ferguson Implement Company until 1989. From 1991 - 1993 he worked at Crookston Implement, and from 1994 - 1999 at The Garden Hut. They moved to Halstad in 1999 and Roger began working at Valley Hardware. Roger and Janice were devoted members of United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks and Roger served on the church council for several years. Roger was a leader and coordinator for the Boy Scouts of America through United Lutheran Church. He was a member of the BSA Order of Arrow, and received the BSA Coordinator of the Year award in 1989. During Roger's life in Halstad he served on the church council of Halstead Lutheran Church. He was involved in many projects and activities though out the community. Roger and Janice enjoyed traveling, especially the many 'road trips' taken to visit family. Roger cherished his time at his cabin on Maple Lake.

Roger is survived by Janice, his beloved wife of 55 years; their five children and families: Deborah (David) Lucas of Norfolk, VA, John (Pauleen) Hinkley of Halstad, MN, Sandra Hinkley of Eagan, MN, Carol (Derrick) Leas of Rock Lake, ND, and Thomas (Rachelle) Hinkley of Fargo, ND; eight grandchildren: Michael (Cheryl) Lucas, Shane Lucas, Katie (Shawn) Zabel, Nathan(Holly) Hinkley, Heather (Jason) Konschak, Alyson Leas, Travis Hinkley, and Andrea Hinkley; five great-grandchildren: Noah, Joshua, and Addison Lucas, Reese and Tegan Zabel ; his sister Betty (Stanley) Johnson of Crookston; and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irie and Rena. May god richly bless the memory of Roger Leslie Hinkley. A memorial service celebrating the life of Roger Hinkley will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 11:00 am at Halstad Lutheran Church, Halstad, MN. Visitation will be one hour before the service. In memory of Roger, the family requests to please make donations to Halstad Lutheran Church. Online registry: www.stenshoelhouske.com



Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716

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