Roger Lee Grosse

Roger L. Grosse

May 19, 1938 - May 5, 2025

Grosse, Roger L. age 86 of Mounds View, MN passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2025.

Roger was born May 19, 1938 in Red Wing, MN, the son of Harry and Lorraine Grosse. He married Ardith J. Tiedt July 16, 1964 in Watertown, South Dakota.

Roger grew up on a 200-acre farm in Red Wing raising cows, pigs, and chickens. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1956, and started driving diesel trucks when he was 19 years old. He eventually became a transport truck driver for over 30 years.

We bid farewell to a remarkable man, his laughter echoed throughout many lives and his love continues to be our guiding light. May he rest in peace, Hi-ho Silver!

Preceded in death by: Mother Lorraine; Father Harry; brothers, Dean and Kenneth (Judith).

Survived by: Wife Ardith; Children: Holli Grosse, Candace (Jeff) Cada, Rod Grosse, Bill (Lynn) Grosse; Grandchildren: Shantell (Will) Gunderson, Neil (Katie) Grosse, Haley (Jeremy) Marsaglia, Cole Corbo, Mason Cada; Great-Grandchildren: Raelynn Gunderson, Decker Grosse, Layton Grosse, Brooks Marsaglia; as well as many other extended family and friends who loved him dearly.

In celebration of Roger’s life, a memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20th at 11am; with visitation one-hour prior at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church - 8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112. Private family burial to follow.