Roger A. Germann

Roger A. Germann, 84, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at Farmstead Living in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Roger Allen Germann, born June 27, 1941 to John L. and Cecelia M. (Backes) Germann at Brainerd, Minnesota.

Roger grew up on a small farm near Staples, attending Sacred Heart Elementary and Staples High School, graduating in 1959. While growing up Roger enjoyed many family visits with Backes and Germann cousins near Staples area and Minneapolis metropolitan area.

Roger graduated from the University of Minnesota.

Roger married Judy Dvorak and they had two boys, Todd and Christopher. He later was married to Cari (Engdahl) Hagelstrom.

Following university graduation he lived in Apple Valley, Staples, Fergus Falls and Moorhead.

Roger enjoyed hunting and coin collecting and collecting wildlife art.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his spouse, Cari (Engdahl) Germann; sister, Mary Rita Smith; and brothers, John L. Germann Jr. and James E. Germann.

He is survived by his sons, Todd (Terry) and Christopher (Lisa) Germann; his stepchildren, Brian Hagelstrom (Suzanne-deceased) and Karen Harne (Jeff); two grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren; three brothers, Gerald (Darlene) of Staples, Michael of Rapid City, S.D., and Dennis (Patt) of Faribault.

A graveside service will be held at Staples Evergreen Cemetery in the future.