ROGER WARREN BEERS, age 84, of Luverne, died Monday, September 5, 2016, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born March 29, 1932, in Luverne, to Harry and Lena (Hamann) Beers. Roger graduated from Luverne High School in 1950; and received The American Farmer Degree in 1952. He served his country in the United States Army.

Roger married Gayle Frakes on August 31, 1952, in Luverne. After Roger returned from the service, the couple farmed southwest of Luverne. In January of 2012, they moved to Luverne. Roger became a resident of the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne in June of 2014.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne; the Rock County Fair Board; and a 4-H Leader. He enjoyed attending cattle shows, County Fairs and raising and showing Australian Cattle Dogs.

Roger is survived by his wife, Gayle Beers, Luverne; son, Brad (Jane) Beers, Luverne; two grandchildren, Amber (Corey) Rost; and Ryleigh Beers; two great grandchildren, Shayla Rost; and Raena Rost; two step grandchildren, Jason & Amanda; and a sister, Evalou (Curtis) Aanenson, Minnetonka.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Scott Beers in 2001.