Edwin Ralph Rogge

Edwin Ralph Rogge, age 96 of Sand Springs, MT, passed away January 10, 2026, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home. Edwin was born July 13,1929, the youngest of 7, the son of Herman and Anna Rogge.

He served in the army during the Korean War in 1952 – 1954 as a mechanic. He had his ranch/farm while working for the Brown Ranch as a mechanic and farming for numerous years and hauled the mail for over 50 years. He served on the school board at the Sand Springs School for a few years and the Farmers Union board for 25 years.
He really enjoyed playing his fiddles. He played for many old time dances around the community and for a few nursing homes. He could play several different string instruments but he loved all 9 of his fiddles, even though he could not read a single note. Through the years he went to fiddling contest and won 4 trophies. Darla accompanied him in the fiddling contests and nursing homes.

On June 5, 1954 he married the love of his life, Beryl Darlene Thomas. Together they had 5 children, Darla (Doug) Stanton of Brusett, MT, Carla (Jim) McWilliams of Jordan, MT, Wes (Ronda) Rogge of Sand Springs MT, Dean (Tanna) Rogge of Sand Springs, MT and Jean (Greg) Severe of Sumatra MT

He had 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Edwin is survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Thomas and Ruby Thomas, and all of his children, Darla, Carla, Wes, Dean and Jean.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Anna, his beloved wife Darlene, his brothers, Clarence (Stella), Cecil (Ruth), Cliff (Ines), Clyde (Mary), his sisters Hilda (Leo), and Viola (Mick and Irv) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a great husband, father and friend. He will be deeply missed.