Roger D. Engberg

Dr. Roger D. Engberg, 82, passed away Monday, September, 24, 2012, in Palliative Care, Fargo, surrounded by his family and loving wife of 63 years.

Roger was born on September 5, 1930 to Frances (Powers) and Homer Engberg in New Rockford, North Dakota. He graduated from Carrington High School in 1948 and married Betty Anne Froelich on February 20th, 1949 in Carrington.

He began studies at the University of North Dakota graduating in 1953 with a degree in chemistry, followed by 2 years of medical school there. He then attended the University of Oregon Medical School earning his Doctor of Medicine in 1957. Roger’s internship was completed at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, followed by 2 years of general practice in Jamestown, North Dakota. He returned to the University Oregon Medical School to pursue his passion in Orthopedic Surgery, serving his residency at both the Veteran’s Hospital in Portland Oregon and at the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children in Spokane Washington.

Roger began practicing orthopedics at DePuy-Sorkness Clinic in Jamestown, North Dakota. While in Jamestown he enjoyed being involved at Anne Carlson School for Crippled children, providing consulting and medical services. He then went into private practice opening the Orthopedic Clinic, during which time he was the team physician for the Jamestown College football team. In 1971 he moved to Fargo North Dakota where he joined the staff of Fargo Clinic as Chief of Orthopedics,leading in his field by performing many new and innovative procedures, participating in the re-design and perfection of surgical tools and implements. He was particularly proud of performing well over 500 hip surgeries including the first one to be done in North Dakota. Roger pursued continuing education to learn new procedures and techniques attending seminars in Switzerland, Mexico and numerous sessions in the U.S. Roger retired from practice in 1986.

Roger and Betty enjoyed traveling, visiting many countries abroad. Winters were spent at their home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Roger was deeply interested in flying, taking his first solo flight at the age of 16. In his later years he continued his interest in planes and aviation by building beautifully detailed replicas of WWII aircraft.

Roger will be deeply missed by his wife Betty, their four children: Terry and Cyndee (Larson), Fargo, and children Tarah (Josh Bjorem), Amon, Ian, and Jaeda, Fargo; Pamela, Fargo, and daughter Dayna, Minneapolis; Thomas and Karen (Potucek), Bismarck, and daughters Lydia and Kristin; Jodie and Michael (Skibicki), Houston, and children Samantha (Cade Goodwin) Canon City, Colorado, and Ryan. Great grandchildren include Sophia (Amon), Rhonin and Bridger (Tarah and Josh).He is preceded in death by his grandson, Ian (Terry and Cyndee), parents Homer and Frances Engberg.

Memorial Service: Friday, September 28, 2012, 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church Fargo, ND.

Inurnment: Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND.

Memorials-UND Medical School, First United Methodist Church, Fargo, or Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo.