Rodger A Severson

Rodger A. Severson, age 71 of Lisbon, ND and formerly of Park River and Fairdale, ND, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Parkside Lutheran Home of Lisbon, ND after a long battle with cancer.

Rodger A. Severson was born February 6, 1945 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Goodwin and Inga (Skare) Severson. Rodger grew up on the family farm and e graduated from Fairdale High School in 1963. He attended Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks and graduated in 1964 with a degree in Junior Accounting.   Rodger was drafted into the United States Army in 1965 and was stationed in California. This started his love of traveling. After his discharge in 1967 he continued in the Reserves for five years. Rodger loved to travel and see the country, but he also felt the need to continue to serve and protect. He became a police officer and served in Velva, Garrison and Park River. He returned to the family farm near Fairdale and farmed for a time. He later worked for area farmers in Walsh County. Rodger moved to the Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND in 2003.

He is survived by his brother, Duane (Linda) Severson, Grafton, ND and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gerald, step-brothers: Arnold and Adrian Granum and step-sister, Ada Lou Samdahl.

A memorial prayer service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 3:30 P.M. at the North Dakota Veterans Home of Lisbon, ND. Inurnment will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND.