Michael Morris Roggeman

Michael Morris Roggeman was born February 12, 1951, in Echo Minnesota, the son of Carolyn Corhouse and Marvin Roggeman.  In high school, he moved to Gansevoort, New York to live with his uncle, Buddy Corhouse.  This is where he learned his trade as an electrician.  He attended South Glens Falls High School where he became a two-time state-wrestling champion and graduated in 1971. 

In 1973, Mike moved back to Minnesota where he met Cindy Munchberg and they married on October 5, 1974.  They made their initial home in Tintah, Minnesota, where they were blessed with 5 children, Dawn, Jessie, Danner, Michael and Cindy’s brother Bill.  This is where he started his business M.R. Electric and earned the name “Sparky”. In 1984, they moved to Clinton, where they spent 2 years before moving to their farm in Kerkhoven. This is where they made Circle 7 Ranch, grew their horse business and Mike’s electrical business. In 2016, Mike built his retirement home on Games Lake where he continued his business until ill health forced his retirement. 

Mike loved many things, but he loved his family the most.  He loved to watch his kids and grandkids play their sports, have them over for sleepovers, take them out for ice cream and most of all snuggle.  He also loved to play cards at the Legion with his buddies, in tournaments, or with family and friends.  He had a love of horses, riding and showing.  Everyone around knows that “Cowboy” with the hat and boots who told the best stories over and over.

Mike, “Sparky”, “Cowboy”, “Mickey” passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, August 21, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his 5 children, Dawn (Kelly) Navarro, Jessie (Matt) Olson, Danielle (Cory) Olson, Michael (Cindy) Roggeman, Bill (Michelle) Stallings; 15 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Lynn (Dave) Sherod, Denyce (friend Kimber) Roggeman, Lori (Mike) Negley, Becky Sherod and a brother, Bob (Mary Jo) Roggeman. 

Proceeded in death by his father, Marvin Roggeman; mother, Carolyn Schrader; stepfather, Ray Waller and brother, Lanny Roggeman.

The celebration of life will be held on August 31, from 4-5 p.m. at his residence (22217 North Games Lake Street, New London, MN 56273). Following the service, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy some food and a drink on dad.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to a cancer foundation of your choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.  www.petersonbrothers.com