Roger Mensing

Roger W. Mensing, 54, of Clear Lake, MN, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 8, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 130 - 1st Ave. NE, Rice, MN. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service, 900 - 1st St. SE, Little Falls, MN, and will continue at the church Monday one hour prior to the service. Roger was born on February 5, 1955 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Lester and Gladys (Howard) Mensing. He was united in marriage to Debbie Kelash on July 15, 1995 and resided in Clear Lake. Roger worked for Consolidated Freight and Gallea Transfer. He owned and operated various businesses including: a Dairy Queen, Refuge Bar and Grill, Sandune Stop and the Horseshoe Club. Roger enjoyed owning a variety of businesses, riding his Harley, going for scenic drives, going to Sturgis, casino trips and vacationing with his family. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. His family was very important to Roger. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and brother who will be missed forever yet never forgotten. Roger is survived by his wife, Debbie Mensing of Clear Lake, MN; son, Jerry Mensing of Clear Lake, MN; daughters, Jessie (Andrew) Welsh of St. Joseph, MN and Jenny (James) Mensing of Minneapolis, MN; mother, Gladys Mensing of Owatonna, MN; four grandchildren, Mitchell and Jacob Mensing and Akeelah and Gavin Welsh; brothers, Richard (Becky) Mensing, Bruce Mensing and Larry (Melissa) Mensing all of Owatonna, MN; sisters, Marlene (Mark) Robeck of Owatonna, MN, Bonnie (JR) Westberg of Walker, MN, Carol (Gary) Yahnke of Owatonna, MN and Mary Jo (Eric) Miller of Owatonna, MN. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Mensing and good friend, Amanda Berthiaume. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donors choice.