Roger Allen Tatge

Roger Allen Tatge, age 71, of Willmar, passed away Monday, June 1, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, at the First Presbyterian Church in Willmar. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Roger was born on April 25, 1955, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of John and Lorene (Evans) Tatge. He grew up and attended school through 7th grade in Benson. In 1968, the family moved to Willmar where he graduated from Willmar High School in 1973. On July 17, 1976, Roger was united in marriage to Carol Radabaugh. They lived in the communities of Alexandria, Wahpeton, ND., and Willmar where Roger managed the Pizza Hut stores.

Roger was a long time and active member of the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing softball, cooking, and watching his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Whether in good times or bad, Roger was always a true Minnesota sports fan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; three children, Josh (and Kelly Osborn) Tatge of Blaine, John Tatge (and friend, Jackie) of Renville and Alicia (and Jon) Helgeson of Fargo; nine grandchildren, Ethan Towne, Kennedy Tatge, Emersen Tatge, RJ Helgeson, Jada Tatge, Henry Tatge, Austin Helgeson, Araeya Tatge and Ali Helgeson; four siblings, John Tatge of Willmar, Marge Anderson of Merritt Island, FL., Sharon (and Gary) Mages of Willmar and Dorothy (and Jeff) Gaffaney of Glenwood; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Sanchez of Yonkers, NY., and brother from another mother, Jerry (and Robin) Bulthuis of Willmar, besides other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Tatge and a brother-in-law, Dean Anderson.