Rollin Rogness

Minot

Reverend Rollin Rogness passed away on July 12, 2025 at the age of 92.

Rollin was born on January 23, 1933 in Joice, Iowa the son of Henry and Luella (Brua) Rogness. The experience of growing up on the farm shaped his life and ministry. He married his sweetheart Mary Lou, on June 5, 1955. They recently celebrated 70 years together. Rollin and Mary Lou built a life rooted in ministry, family, and a deep commitment to serving others.

Throughout his life, Rollin, Mary Lou and family answered the call to serve Lutheran Brethren congregations across multiple states, serving Our Redeemer’s in Minot twice in his 60+ years of pastoring. In his retirement, he pastored 3 Velva community Country Churches for 16 years. He leaves a legacy of pastoral care, encouragement and spiritual leadership. Rollin loved God’s Word as the Gospel permeated his preaching and fueled his compassion and love for people.

Rollin loved his family, he and Mary Lou modeled God’s love and grace to three generations and his greatest desire was for all of his family to trust in Jesus Christ. He had an expectation of the beauty and glory of heaven and wanted everyone to be saved and have the assurance of eternal life.

Rollin had a love for gardening and flowers and was happy to see his family carry on those traditions.

Rollin is survived by: his beloved wife, Mary Lou; children, Randy (Elisabeth) of Salem, OR, Shelly (Pete) Pederson, Minot, Russ of Minneapolis and Melissa (Doug) Koppinger, Minot; daughter in law, Mae of Minot; 13 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; brother, Burdean (Kay) of Minneapolis, MN; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rollin was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rick, along with five brothers and a sister.

Funeral service: Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Church, Minot. To watch a delayed streaming of the service or send a message of sympathy please go to his obituary page at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: Thursday, July 17th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials are preferred to Our Redeemer’s Christian Education Foundation (ORCEF) or the Lutheran Brethren Seminary.

Published by The Minot Daily News, July 16, 2025.