Roger Ensign

Roger Delroy Ensign was born January 9, 1954 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Percy and Wanda (Franklin) Ensign. He was raised in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School. Following high school Roger attended vocational college in Staples, MN where he studied to become a chef. Roger returned to Alexandria where he worked at the Reno Club. He worked for a number of other restaurants. Roger also worked as a security guard at Steinbring Motor Company and drove taxi in Alexandria. Following his mother? s death in 1987 Roger moved to the Twin Cities. He lived at aunt Dorothy Franklin?s home for several years. While in the Twin Cities Roger worked making plastic cards for a company that provided mailing advertisements and offers. Roger served as a volunteer for the Douglas County Sheriff?s Posse for several years. He enjoyed watching and collecting movies and Nascar racing. Roger had many friends. Spending time and visiting with his friends was important to him. He loved going out to eat with friends. Throughout Roger?s adult life he dealt with health issues and diabetes. In 2002 Roger was disabled by diabetes and he returned to Alexandria. Roger?s health continued to decline due to the multiple complications of the diabetes. On Friday January 14, 2011 Roger died at the age of fifty-seven years. His parents and a nephew, Jeffrey Nolan, preceded Roger in death. Roger is survived by his brother, Gerry Ensign of Litchfield, MN; his sisters, Sue Nolan (Dell Krebs) of Miltona, MN and Arlene Bergemann and husband, Al, of LaLuz, NM; four nephews; two nieces; and several great nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Rev. Adrian Ledermann officiated. Rick Gawthrop was the soloist. Interment in Kinkead Cemetery will be at a later date. Honorary pallbearers included Dan Nolan, Josh Ensign, Zach Ensign and All of Roger?s Friends. Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home.