Roger Chensvold

Roger Allen Chensvold, 67, of West Union, Iowa died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Evans Memorial Home for the Aged in Cresco, Iowa. 

Roger Allen was born Jan. 5, 1950 to Curtis and Delores (Cowles) Chensvold in West Union, Iowa. 

He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church, Ossian, Iowa. 

Roger graduated from North High School in 1968 and earned his electrician degree from NICC.

Roger was united in marriage with Vicki Mannion on Nov. 11, 1972. Three children were born to this union. 

Roger worked as a parts manager for NAPA Auto Parts for 43 years, retiring in 2015.

He was a member of the Mayflower Society, and enjoyed restoring pedal-cars, going to Arizona with his brother, Don, gambling in Marquette and Arizona, riding in his Corvette and grilling out for his family. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

Roger is survived by his three children, Shari (Brett) Knapp of Waukon, Iowa, Cary Chensvold of West Union, Iowa and Terry (Steffani Otto) Chensvold of West Union, Iowa; two grandchildren, Kayla Knapp and Sabrina Knapp; two special little buddies, Jackson Zywiec and Carter Otto; two brothers, Ron Chensvold of Alabama and Don Chensvold of Marion, Iowa; and one sister, Connie (Mike Worke) Fox of St. Charles, Minnesota.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki on March 28, 2006; and his parents, Curtis and Delores Chensvold.

Funeral Services were held at 10 am on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Ossian, Iowa with Rev. Marshall Nessa as the officiant. 

Graveside Services were held at 12:30 pm on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa. 

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation, West Union, Iowa helped the family with arrangements.         36u36