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Roger Allen Ready, 61, Larimore, N.D., died Friday June 26, 2009, at St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, N.D., as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30 in the Larimore High School Gymnasium, Larimore.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 29 in the First Church of the Nazarene in Larimore with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral in the school on Tuesday.

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Military honors will be by the Ted Valerius Post No. 97, Larimore American Legion.

Burial will be at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, N.D.

The Bakke Funeral Home of Larimore is handling the arrangements.

Roger was born June 1, 1948, in Wahpeton, N.D., to Albert and Betty (Rossum) Ready. He was raised and grew to manhood in Wahpeton, where he also received his public education. Following school he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served six years. Roger worked in Civil Service at the Grand Forks Air Force Base for 33 years until his retirement in October 2008. Roger married Kathy Wagner at Belleville, Ill., on July 25, 1970.

Roger was a member of the Larimore American Legion, the Legion Motorcycle Riders, Larimore Fire Department and the Christian Motorcycle Association. He loved sharing his dedication and devotion to Christian Ministry with others.

Roger is survived by: his wife and best friend Kathy, Larimore; two children, Lori (Cory) Bommersbach, Green Bay, Wis., and Chad (Deborah) Wolf, Seattle, Wash.; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Desaire, Kristopher, Brittany, Jaedon, Brendon, Nadia and Chase; two great-grandchildren, Kalyb and Avaleya; three sisters, Kay (Lyle) Green, Breckenridge, Minn., Karen (Robert) Batzlaff, Fergus Falls, Minn., Linda (Larry) Janich, Moorhead, Minn.; one brother, Myron (Melissa) Ready, Park Rapids, Minn.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a special aunt, Ethel (Cleo) Griffen, Wahpeton.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, grandparents and his brother Craig.

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Linda wrote on Jul 22, 2009 3:58 PM:

" It has been almost 4 weeks and it seems as if it was yesterday that you went home to be with the Lord.Not only were you my brother,but you were also my best friend. I am going to miss you so much! You had so many friends and people that loved you. "




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Donald McLeod wrote on Jul 16, 2009 2:29 PM:

" I was blessed with working with Roger from 02-06 in the 319th LRS. He was a true man of God and will be missed by the Air Force community.

God Bless,
Don McLeod "




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Friend wrote on Jul 7, 2009 2:08 PM:

" Rog, my friend, I will miss you. You always had a listening ear.
You had a big heart with a big smile. "




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reader wrote on Jul 6, 2009 12:13 PM:

" It was a great send off like Neil said.
I was also at the funeral. Amazing!
Roger was a great man who served others. "




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Neal wrote on Jul 5, 2009 12:08 PM:

" I went to Rogers funeral. Over 900 people came to show their respect. A great send-off for a great man. "




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Kay wrote on Jul 5, 2009 8:18 AM:

" Roger, your legacy will live on.
Roger touched many lives. Always willing to give a helping hand.
He loved to ride his motorcyle, he made friends with everybody. He will be missed. My brother I will miss you!! "




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Tony Keaton wrote on Jul 1, 2009 8:16 AM:

" See you when I get there Bro "




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