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Roger Brubakken Obituary

MULVANE Brubakken, Roger L., age 74, loving husband and father, retired Boeing security officer of 38 years, army veteran, passed away June 29, 2012. Memorial service 10am Saturday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1451 E. 47th St. S., Wichita, with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Gudrun Brubakken; brothers, Carl and John Brubakken. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Anita Brubakken of the home; children, Clint A. Brubakken of Topeka and Tara Jo Brubakken of Haysville; Goddaughter, Tina (Randy) Crane of Wichita and their children, Courtney, Rebekah and Cathryn; siblings, Ole Brubakken of Britton, SD, Gardner (Norma) Brubakken of Two Harbors, MN, Edwin (Joyce) Brubakken of Britton, SD, Birdell (Maynard) Olson of Battle Lake, MN, Myrtle Hook of Hibbing, MN and Harold (Shirley) Brubakken of Britton, SD; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society or the church. Send condolences via www.smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 3 to Jul. 4, 2012.

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Jerry & Sandy Thovson

July 9, 2012

Our condolances and deepest sympathy for you and your family. Roger was a great man. He will be missed, but he will always be in my memories.

Randy Thovson

July 9, 2012

Anita, Clint and Tara, I am so sorry for your loss. I have some fond memories of Roger when I was growing up in South Dakota. He was a remarkable man and will be missed by all.

Cindy Svee

July 8, 2012

Lots of hugs and lots of prayers are being sent your way......I think about all of you so much and this has also been very difficult on my Dad! Take comfort in my Angel and know that you are all loved!

Nancy Fowler

July 4, 2012

Anita, my condolances and deepest sympathy for you and the family. I do not know you well but I do feel your pain. God bless you.

Karen Hanks

July 3, 2012

Anita, Clint and Tara,You know how sorry I am for your loss , Roger was my friend, And he will be missed Thinking of You, Karen

Nikki Hansen

July 3, 2012

Roger was a great father and friend. My children and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with Tara, Anita, and Clint.

Marcus & Caraleta Huslig

July 3, 2012

Anita, Tara and Clint--Roger was a good husband and a good Dad. Marcus and I were saddened to hear of his passing. Your family will be remembered in our prayers. May Our Lord be with you during this sad time.

July 3, 2012

Anita, Clint and Tara, So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are for you and your families. Patti and Doug Arnold

July 3, 2012

Roger was a good man, a kind man and a quiet man. He will be missed by all who knew him but he will live on in our memories.
Dave and Lynn Standrich

July 3, 2012

Roger was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

Debbie O'Connor

Peggy Satrang

July 3, 2012

Anita, Clint and Tara, so sorry to hear of the death of Roger, just read it in the paper this morning. Have good memories of you folks coming back here to South Dakota. Haven't seen you in a while but think of you often.

Brad Moser

July 3, 2012

Roger you were a good man. I'm proud to have known you & look forward to seeing you again one day brother!

Ken and Alice Burnett

July 3, 2012

Anita, Clint, & Tara, How difficult to say "goodbye" to such a gentle man. Roger was a quiet caring soul that will be missed. He is now in the arms of our LORD and Saviour.

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