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Roger Skadsem
Roger A. Skadsem, age 57, of New Rockford, ND, passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2025, in his home in New Rockford, ND.
Roger Skadsem was born on April 26th, 1968, in Devils Lake, ND. He was the first son of Ann M. and Roger W. Skadsem.
Roger grew up in the St. Michael’s area and graduated from Warwick High School in 1986. Over the years, he held various construction jobs and worked at the elevators in Sheyenne and Oberon. He was also employed with NCZ Express in New Rockford. In addition, Roger was also a clown for Geske and Son’s rodeo for several years.
He had a passion for fishing and loved spending time on the water. Roger also enjoyed playing poker, a love he inherited from his mother, Ann, and he traveled to compete in many poker tournaments over the years.
Aside from his love of fishing and poker, Roger’s greatest joy was his family. He especially treasured time with his grandchildren, Abria, DJ, and Weston, never arriving without gifts and taking every opportunity to make them feel special. He also loved visiting his nieces and nephews and never came empty-handed when he stopped by to see them.
Roger was truly loved and will be dearly missed by his family, including his daughter, Samantha (Nathan) Joramo, Devils Lake; step-son, Duane Mudgett, New Rockford; grandchildren, Abria, DJ, and Weston; siblings, Rodney (Heather), Warwick, Tammi Skadsem, Devils Lake, and special friend, Michelle Hillebrand.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ann and Roger Skadsem, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Roger’s Visitation will be Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:00AM – 11:00AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00AM all at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, ND.
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RIP Roger, our condolences to the families.
My condolences goes out to Roger’s family. Knew Roger well. He worked for me at the Oberon and Sheyenne elevators. Couldn’t ask for a hard worker and very friendly man. Being a boss and a friend he will be missed dearly.😢🙏
This is sad to see. I didn’t know Roger other than him coming into Casey’s. I truly believe he would get up in the morning and wonder how he was going to harass me for the day.
My condolences to his family.
I always respected Roger and his poker game. He was a great guy.
Roger was a very nice guy! he will be missed! so sorry for your loss 🙏
RIP Roger it was good to see you at the monster trucks
you will always be my son DJ’s Papa forever and always safe journeys to Star Nation you’ll be forever missed
Prayers and condolences to all of his family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
rip little Roger my friend, condolences to the family, prayers 🙏
So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. He was a very kind person – RIP Roger
My Deepest Condolences to the Skadsem Family & Michelle Hillebrand , Roger was a longtime family friend along with his parents , He will truly be missed , , Sending tons of hugs and prayers for the family ❤️ 🙏🏻 ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
May He Rest In God’s Peace 💮 Heartfelt Condolences.
RIP my friend. Prayers and condolences to the family. He was a helluva good man.
I didn’t know Roger personally, but I’ve witnessed the deep impact of his passing through someone close to me. The picture shared speaks volumes about his love for his family and the strong connections he built. I extend my heartfelt condolences to your family. May this be a meaningful celebration of his life.
RIP Roger I will always remember you.My condolences to the family also
Sorry to hear of Roger’s passing!!! Prayers to all of his family;
my condolences to the family
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Roger. I didn’t know “Little Roger” well, but Ann, “Big Roger” and the rest of the Skadsem family I’ve known since I was a teen. A great & musical family.
Rest In Peace Roger.🕊 🙏🙏🙏
Many prayers to the family.