Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Age 68 ~ Of Mahtomedi, MN went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. Roger was a follower of Jesus Christ, and pastor of Straitgate Church, a ministry Roger founded to meet the needs of inner-city Minneapolis families....
Read MoreAnother year has gone by and brings us one year closer to meeting Roger again. Nik and I remember our loving, brilliant pastor and friend often and tell others about him. We are blessed to enjoy Peter's sermons and thank the God who provides and sustains even after the grief of so untimely a loss.
Elizabeth Grezda
November 27, 2025 | Friend
Thans Roger for being such an example for all of us to follow.
Tim Van Cleave
March 10, 2014 | Pendleton, OR
Remembering a very kind clever and chivalrous young man I met at a Swedish language course in Lund, Sweden in the summer of 1972. He was an obvious leader even then and looked after our little multinational group of Germans, English and Americans in a grave and kindly way. He went on from Sweden to Poland to evangelise. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Jane Belinda Neil Havergal
December 30, 2013 | London, England
We were so very sorry to learn of Roger's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in their time of loss. May God's strength and peace sustain you in the days ahead. With sincere condolences,
John and Judy Meads, Southampton, ENGLAND
December 28, 2013
Dear Magnuson Family, You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. For two decades (ATI) God greatly used your husband/father in our lives and many others by his inspiration and Biblical teaching. Matt.5:3,4; Rom.8:35-39. "Well done good and faithful servant." God bless you as you carry on a great legacy. Love in Christ from another Magnuson Family (Terry,Debbie, Greg&Laura,Beth,Brad,Nathan (Indianapolis, IN)
Debbie Magnuson
December 27, 2013 | Greenwood, IN
Our deepest sympathies for the family of a Godly man we love. We will not forget him and the glory his life and testimony brought to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Steve Fryman
December 16, 2013 | Archbold, OH
We offer our condolences and lift you and your family up in prayer. We were regularly encouraged at Big Sandy by Roger's teaching. May God give you continued strength and comfort. We are so sorry. William and Katherine Hutto
December 10, 2013
I never met this dear Godly man, but I felt like he was a friend when I ever listened to him on Embassy institute. He has inspired me and challenged me so much! I am saddened that he has passed away, but we will all see him soon. He will continue to be a Father, Pastor, teacher in my life and whatever I have learned through him I will also pass on to my four children and wife. I am praying for the Magnuson family.
Peter Dean
December 09, 2013 | Torrance, CA
Pastor Magnuson was a great inspiration to our family as he was so diligent to minister to families in the inner city. He was one of the most influential men in my life - almost like a father figure or older brother. We will greatly miss him and we have Betsy and family in our prayers.
D. Medford
December 09, 2013 | MN