Roger Dale Brauer passed away peacefully on November 1, 2019, at the age of 83. Roger was born in a house south Samatra, MT, the second child born to Arivilla and Loretta (Bodi) Brauer. When he was 5 years old his family moved to the ranch/farm up Sarpy Creek where he lived until his death. (78 years). At 15 Roger took on the responsibility of running the place on his own. He was a very frugal and crafty man. He could fix any type of equipment. In 1960 he married his sweetheart Edith, with her came children and lots of joy. Together they had two sons.
Roger was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman. He loved doing these things with his family and friends. He was proud to be inducted into the Montana’s Trappers Hall of Fame and in 1987 he was Trapper of the Year. With the help of his son he trapped over 600 beaver that year. Roger loved to run hounds and was featured in Outdoor Life Magazine in 1983. There was always lots of hound puppies around that he raised, trained, and sold to people far and wide. Fish and Game would call him on occasion to help control predator problem areas. Roger did lots of custom combining and haying with the help of his family. He loved watching his children play sports and teaching them how to be good providers. Roger was one of the best shots in the county. He could outshoot everyone even with his rusty old guns.
Roger was one of the kindest men in the world. Never said a bad word about anyone. He would always drop what he was doing to help a friend or neighbor in need. Many family members came to Roger and Edith when they were down and out. He would help them get on their feet. Roger loved playing card. He always enjoyed his poker nights with his buddies and loved playing pinochle with his family.
He is survived by: Daughter Valerie (Bert) Mullen, Daughter Donna Anderson, Son Dallen (Rhonda) Brauer, Son Edwin (Billie) Brauer, Sister Mary Quinlan, 11 grandkids, 9 Great Grandkids, and lots of nieces and nephews, many of whom he helped raise. (Tom White, John Brauer)
He is preceded in death by family member: Wife of over 50 years Edith, Daughter Doreen (Jeff), Brother John, Kurt Wentzel, and both parents.
Roger’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Bobbie Chandler, Velma Rice, and Hearts and Home Assisted Living.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Forsyth, MT. A luncheon will follow the service. Memorials can be sent to the National Cancer Society at www.cancerresearch.org/donate. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday November 13, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 West Wind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday November 13, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 West Wind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Lou newman schield says
So sorry about Roger passing away. Knew him all of my life. In prays! So sorry again
Richard Woelich says
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Brauer Family. Roger will be missed. Dale,Ed,Doreen and the rest of your families God Bless and watch over you.
Kurt Seward says
So sorry to hear of Roger passing, I always liked him he was a very nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Randy and Dee Batey says
Doreen, Dale, Ed and families so sorry to hear of Rogers passing. He was a kind and gentle man. Could play a pretty good game of pinochle too.
Butch and Holli Sautbine says
We loved our time with Roger, helping on the ranch and enjoying stories shared over meals with Roger and Patches. He will greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the family. Love Butch and Holli Sautbine
Tara (Spannagel) Nickoloff says
Roger was one of my favorite people. A true, gentle, man with a quiet humor and quick smile. My best childhood memories are of my days on Sarpy with Grandma Monty and Roger was a big part of those days. My prayers are with you Doreen Dale Eddie and Tom. Love Tara
Larry & Vicky Fink says
So sorry to hear of Rogers passing. We always enjoyed visiting with Roger at school functions…our deepest sympathy to his family.
Jack and Kris Crocker says
Sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. He was a nice person.
Merri Clifton says
Sad to see Roger is gone from our world. But Edie has been missing him in heaven, for surely it is where they are. He had so many good stories! I will miss his laugh and how his eyes lit up at a good story! He was one of the good ones. Prayers for all his family.
Allen Lenz says
So sorry to hear about Roger, he was a great friend, we would work our cattle together, and help each other out. Roger was one of the kindest, and giving people I’ve ever met. Such good memories with Roger, Edith, and Mary at the sale barn in Miles City. Really going to miss you my friend, RIP.
Al and Sophia Lenz
Patricia parsons says
my mother was arvillas sister i remember visiting the ranch where he lived with his family in about 1958 We had a wonderful visit, but I never saw any of my mothers family again i am 76 years old and live in arcata california wth my husband of 52 years If any family members would like to visit it would be welcomed