Roger Lundh Tofte

It is with deep gratitude for his life and legacy that we share the passing of Roger Tofte, the creator of Enchanted Forest, who passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2026, at the age of 96, with family by his side. He leaves behind his loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and extended family.

Roger took great care to pass his knowledge, craftsmanship, and vision on to his children and grandchildren, long before his passing, ensuring a thoughtful transition of Enchanted Forest into the hands of the next generations. Today, three generations of the Tofte family continue to work at Enchanted Forest, carrying forward Roger's original dream and preserving the spirit of the park for generations to come.

Roger Tofte was born on January 8th, 1930, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and moved to Astoria, Oregon when he was five years old. In 1954, he married Mavis Bjorke, and together they became parents to four children.

In 1964, Roger began construction on Enchanted Forest, building much of it by hand. At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8th, 1971, the gates opened for the very first time. Seventy-five visitors walked through the first day and the following Sunday, 1,000 people came.

For 54 years, Enchanted Forest has remained open to the public, bringing joy and wonder to generations of families and becoming a treasured Oregon tradition.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later time.