Rodger Arvin Loberg

Rodger Arvin Loberg passed away on March 2, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. He was 83 years old. Rodger was born February 28th, 1942, to Orville and Leah Loberg in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in the rural area outside Buffalo, MN, where he hunted, fished, farmed, and played hard. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1960. He then served honorably in the US Army for four years. At the end of his service, he met the love of his life on a blind date, and they were married in October of 1966. They settled near St. Michael, MN, and he began a successful construction business. They had two children while in Minnesota. In 1974, he moved the family to Montana to be in the log home building business. He and Button remained in Montana, living in Bozeman, Stevensville, and then Hamilton. While in Montana, he went from log home building to investment/insurance broker. After both of their girls had left home, he and Button enjoyed numerous travelling adventures all over the United States. In 1998, they moved down to Denver to be near their daughter and family. In 2002, they moved down to Las Vegas to be near their other daughter. This is when he finally had his dream job. He was a starter at Silverstone Golf Course. He biked to work every day and enjoyed free golf both there and all over the city. He also built and regripped golf clubs. It truly was his most enjoyable occupation. In 2011, they moved up to Spokane, WA, to retire and be near their daughter's family again. Sadly, his health took a big hit shortly after moving up there. He suffered a severe stroke in 2012, which impaired his ability to talk, walk, and swallow. This was followed by several hospitalizations for injuries that generally occurred because of a fall. Despite all the setbacks, he remained as busy as he could be, and had a scooter that could take him to most any place, even areas in which he would get stuck. He was feisty to the end. His wife and two daughters were at his side as he passed away with Hospice on March 2nd, 2025. He had just turned 83 years old. Rodger was first and foremost a Christian. He loved and trusted Jesus his whole life, and he was ready to go home eternally. His home church was the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. He served as both an elder and a leader in churches wherever he lived. He also modeled Jesus in his daily life. Cursing for him was saying, "dingbat". He was an excellent role model to his children and grandchildren. All of them know Jesus. The greatest love of his life was his wife, Button. They were married for 58 years. Even in the last few years of his life, her birthday, their anniversary, and Christmas were the most important days for him to make sure he did something she would enjoy. They enjoyed traveling, camping, and gardening. Zion Park was their favorite destination, and they had their own camp spot every time. Rodger is survived by his wife, Button, his eldest daughter, Richelle ( Bari) Abuhadema, his youngest daughter, Kari Jones, grandchildren Sara Brenner, John Brenner (Hally), Aaron Jones, and Kelsey(Caleb) Powers, and one great-granddaughter, Isabelle (Izzy). There will be a Celebration of Life with all his survivors and other friends later in the year of 2025.

Rodger Arvin Loberg

February 28, 1942 - March 2, 2025