Service Information
Roger Vergin, age 81, of Plato, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plato with interment on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in St. John’s Cemetery in Grace Township, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Friday, February 21, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Military Honors by the Plato American Legion.
Obituary
Roger Dean Vergin was born on March 12, 1943, in Benson, Minnesota. He was the son of Walter and Esther (Kolstad) Vergin. Roger was baptized as an infant on March 14, 1943, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 14, 1957, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grace Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota. He received his education in Benson and was a graduate of the Benson High School Class of 1961.
On November 28, 1961, Roger entered active military service and served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Roger was Honorably Discharged on April 9, 1965, having achieved the rank of A2C.
On April 4, 1964, Roger was united in marriage to Shirley Berens at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, Minnesota. After their wedding, the couple resided in Glencoe and Plato, Minnesota. Roger and Shirley were blessed with three children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was employed with UPS for 42 years, retiring in 2007. Roger was a proud Air Force Veteran. He was especially proud of his family farming roots that really molded the honest, trustworthy and hardworking person he was. Roger and Shirley shared 60 years of marriage.
Roger was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plato and enjoyed volunteering at church. He was also a volunteer member of the Plato Fire Department, and served as president of the Plato Baseball Club.
Roger enjoyed biking, hunting, coin collecting, yard work and traveling with his family. He loved being outdoors. Roger cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Roger passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 81 years. Blessed be his memory.
Roger is survived by his:
Wife, Shirley Vergin of Glencoe, MN;
Sons, Bradley Vergin and his fiancé, Susan Marty of Eagan, MN,
Kirk Vergin and his wife, Sarah of Waconia, MN, and
Craig Vergin and his wife, Tamara of Lester Prairie, MN;
Grandchildren, Allie McIver and her husband, Kyle of Roseville, MN, Zach Stern and his wife, Devyn of Cologne, MN, Maxwell Vergin and his wife, Jamie of Victoria, MN, Sydney Vergin of Scottsdale, AZ, Derek Vergin of Eagan, MN, Cooper Vergin of Waconia, MN;
Great-grandchildren, Ella McIver, Asher McIver, Emily McIver of Roseville, MN, Taylor Stern of Cologne, MN;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his Parents, Walter and Esther Vergin; Sisters, Linda Carstens and Jane Lee; Brothers, Floyd, Gary, Gene (Chuck) Vergin; Sisters-in-law, Margie Berens, Rhoda Berens, Beverly Berens; Brothers-in-law, Kenny Carstens, Gene Berens, Vern Berens, Gerald Johnson, Walter Young.
Kathleen Exsted says
So sorry to hear of his passing. Pops was a wonderful person and always friendly to everyone at UPS. I am so glad to have known him. He will definitely be missed, sympathies to the whole family, Kathy Exsted
Tom and Judi strobel says
Our hearts are broken. Roger was always such a great friend. He will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him. RIP Roger.
Marion Bangsund says
Roger was a friend, neighbor and classmate of mine!! Shirley was a classmate also and such a loving and kind couple!! My love and Sympathy to you Shirley and family prayers sent up for Gods love and peace!!
Brad & Bonnie Hahn says
We were so saddened to hear of Roger’s passing. What a great guy! He will be so missed. Prayers and sympathies to his family.
Steph Kohls says
So very sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. He was a great friend and very hard worker at UPS. Enjoyed many times with him at work or after work and then at Plato baseball games. Simply put an excellent guy.
Cathy says
So sorry to lose another classmate. My prayers are with Sharon and the family.
Cathy Fluck says
My sympathy to Shirley and they family. So hard to lose another classmate. Prayers are with you.
Marion Bangsund says
Roger was friend, neighbor and fellow classmate of ‘61!! I have many good memories of Shirley and Roger and to Shirley and her family I pray for Gods peace in their loss!! Sympathies also to the Vergin siblings may God bless his memory!!
alan walter says
so sorry to hear. pops you were a great ups man and a even better person..rest in peace
Darlene Jackson says
My sympathy to Roger’s wife Shirley, their family and both their siblings. Both were classmate’s of mine and very good friends in school.
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
My sympathies to Roger’s family. He was our UPS driver at work. I quickly learned respect for all our drivers and to never ‘stop’ a driver. Roger appreciated that. He was a great man to work with and our sense of humors got along well, even on the freezing days. (Making the best of a bad situation.) Hugs to all of you.
Sandra Menke says
So sorry to hear about Roger’s passing. Tony and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to Shirley and her family.
Ginny and Dale Oskey says
Dale and I want to extend our sympathies to Shirley and her family.We will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Lois Knode says
To Shirley and the family, I extend my deepest sympathy, and may Roger rest in peace, sincerely Aunt Lois.
Larry Pokornowski says
Pops was a true friend and coworker. I am saddened to hear of his passing. I am sure he will be missed by his loved ones and the Plato baseball team. Pops was always quick to smile and say good morning. I guess you could say he was a father figure to us young ones. I looked to Pops many times for advice, He was always there for me. My sympathies go to Shirley. God Bless!