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Roger W. Bresnahan

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 5, 2021 @ 2:43 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 6 Comments

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Roger W. Bresnahan, age 83, of Lonsdale, MN, formerly of Savage and Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Northfield Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. A Time of Gathering will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake and one hour prior to services at St. Michael’s. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Roger William Bresnahan was born on August 1, 1938 to Michael and Amelia (Schuck) Bresnahan in St. Peter, MN. The youngest of three boys, Roger grew up on the family farm, fishing, hunting, and staying active in basketball and baseball. A mischievous trio, every once in a while, a couple fish could be found in the cow’s water trough. After graduating high school, Roger joined the army and served honorably in Korea from 1958 to 1960. This led to his membership in the Legion in Savage, MN for many years later in life. Once Roger was back from his service, he went to work at the rock quarry in Mankato for some years before eventually meeting the love of his life, Myrna Andersen, on a blind date while she was attending nursing school. A few years later, they moved up to Savage and were united in marriage in 1963 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake, where they would end up being members for many years. After working at the Braun Coat factory for a couple years, Roger got a job with the Post Office, where he ended up working the rest of his career for over 30 years.

Together, Roger and Myrna were blessed with three children. Roger loved his family. They enjoyed many camping trips and traveled all over the place. He always went to his kid’s ball games while they were growing up and made sure to teach everyone how to play cards properly, from Euchre to Cribbage. He enjoyed playing slots & eating out at Mystic Lake Casino along with spending time at Canterbury Park betting on the ponies. Roger loved taking trips to Las Vegas for the Breeder’s Cup with the guys and other trips there with Myrna. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing, and heckling whoever his opponent was at the time. When Roger’s grandkids came along, he treated them like his own kids, going to games, teaching them how to play cards, giving them a hard time any chance he got, and singing happy birthday as loud and out of tune as possible.

Roger always ran into someone that he knew, no matter where he was. Jolly, outgoing, helpful, and always the jokester, he will be dearly missed by his children, Alan (Gina) Bresnahan, Tim (Kara) Bresnahan, and Ann Schmidt; grandchildren, Alek Pool, Rayni Bresnahan, Austin (Kate) Schmidt, Riley Schmidt, and Braden Bresnahan; four great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrna; parents; and two brothers, John (Marilyn) and Richard (Regean) Bresnahan.

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Condolence from Jan Hertaus on November 6th, 2021 9:24 pm

My Prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Roger was a kind and gentle man. He loved life. He was a great neighbor for many years. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Condolence from Theresa Marie Happ on November 7th, 2021 12:30 pm

We got to know Roger and Myrna well because my parents loved to play cards with them. They would bring in the new year celebrating and playing cards together. Roger loved to kid around and my dad would join in.
Roger was an excellent putter and respected when playing best ball tournaments. We all know if you can putt it makes a difference.
My parents and family enjoyed spending time with Roger and he will be fondly remembered. You have our deepest sympathy.
Ken, Marge Happ and family

Condolence from John F Betchwars on November 7th, 2021 2:13 pm

Sorry for your loss Roger was my partner for many years at New Prague Golf course Played in league together for many years He made golf a fun time Beating up on a couple of his fellow mail workers with very often we took the championnshp In my mind Roger you are a champion John

Condolence from Deb Ochetti on November 8th, 2021 4:33 pm

I worked with Roger for many years at the Post Office. I remember him as a jolly fellow who always had a story to tell. He loved to talk about his family. He used to sing Happy Birthday to us on our “big day”. All these years later I can still picture his smile. Roger you were such a kind person! I will be praying for your family. I’m sure your loss will great!

Condolence from Kaye Richardson on November 9th, 2021 2:12 pm

I worked with Roger (and Al) at Western National after his retirement from the Post Office. I will always remember the Happy Birthdays he would sing on employees’ special day, and loud enough (and off key) to be heard just about anywhere in the office. He was a jokester and a joy to be around and always made me laugh. I treasure my memories of Roger and am so sorry for your families’ loss. You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory become a Treasure”

Condolence from Mary Cay (Burg) and Tom Senger on November 12th, 2021 10:45 am

Our deepest sympathy to each of you…Allan, Tim and Ann and your loved ones. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wesend our love to you.

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