Roger Simpson

Roger D. Simpson, age 53, of Faribault, MN, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital after an extended illness.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory in Faribault. Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Roger Don Simpson, the son of Max and Virginia Simpson, was born on August 15, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. On December 7, 1991 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Katra in Faribault, MN. Roger loved everything that has to do with cars from doing his own mechanical work to building and painting his models. He was a dog lover to the fullest and we're sure he was greeted by 3 of the best friends he ever had. Roger was a member of the Faribault CB Club and was known as "Desperato" to his CB friends.

Roger is survived by his wife Bonnie Simpson of Faribault, MN; by his step children, Jan (Kelli) Kryzer of Faribault, MN, Edward (Kimberly) Katra of Dodge Center, MN and Linda Evans of Faribault, MN; by 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; by his son-in-law, Chad Hoepner of Faribault, MN; by his nephew, David Jenkins and his family; by his step sister Victoria Manning of Owatonna, MN and by other relatives and friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Makayla Brooks, step daughter, Edye Hoepner, sister, Debbie Simpson and Carlton "Turk" Clay.