I was so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He has been a dear friend since we joined Christ The King Lutheran Church 30 years ago. He and Marie were among the first to make that Church our home. Roger is also responsible for my career a Thrivent Financial for which I will always be grateful. When we first became Lutherans, Roger was working for Thrivent, then called Lutheran Brotherhood, and met with Susan and I to discuss our finances which at that time were a mess. He became our financial advisor and really helped us. A few years later I was able to join that great organization and I am so thankful to him for what turned out to be a great calling. By that time Rog had moved on to something else and eventually he and Marie became my clients which allowed us to maintain our relationship even after they moved away. I will always treasure that friendship.
Shane and Tim, please remember I am here for you and will help you through this in any way I can but also remember your Mom and Dad are together again happily with their savior, Jesus Christ.