Heglund, Roger Allen – 1955-2010

BERGSTROM, HEGLUND, HOGLUND, JOHANNING, PETERSON

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 11/30/2010 at 10:22:16

Roger Allen Heglund, 55, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, from complications of Picks Dementia and ALS. He was surrounded by his wife, children and other family members who prayed him home to Jesus.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service today, Nov. 29, 2010, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. First St. in Ankeny. A second visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. with a 3 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home, 700 Becker Ave. Southwest, Willmar, Minn., with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Blomkest, Minn.
Roger was born May 14, 1955, in Willmar, Minn., to Willard M. and Fern A. (Hoglund) Heglund. He graduated in 1973 from Raymond High School. He went on to chef’s training school and worked in the family restaurant, Freda’s Bord. Roger later became a fireman and began his career with the Willmar Fire Department.
Roger moved to Ankeny, Iowa, in 1984 and worked at the Ankeny Fire Department as a training officer. From there he attained his paramedic license and became captain and EMS director. In 1997, he moved to Newton, Iowa, continuing his career as a fireman and paramedic.
Roger married Lori A. Johanning on Sept. 28, 1985, at St. Kilian Catholic Church. He loved to cook, ride motorcycles, be outdoors and listen to oldies. He was a member of many professional organizations, including the International Association of Arson Investigators, American Heart Association, Iowa Society of Fire Service Instructor, Ham Radio Operators and Gold Wing Road Riders Association. He was extremely proud of all his accomplishments both personally and professionally. He loved his family and friends dearly.
Roger is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lori of Ankeny; daughter, Shannon of West Fargo, N.D.; son, Cody of Ankeny; mother, Fern (Hoglund) of Willmar; sisters, Marguerite (Roger) Peterson of Aberdeen, S.D., and Robin (Phillip) Bergstrom of Raymond, Minn.; brother, Michael (Emily) Heglund of Willmar; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father in 2001.
Source: Newton Daily News; Monday, November 29, 2010