Roger Grosgebauer

Roger Grosgebauer, 85, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2013 in Ogden, Utah. He was born in Mandan, North Dakota August 27, 1927. He was raised in Billings, Montana. He graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He married Barbara Seitz in 1952; they had four children. They moved to Utah in 1958. Roger dedicated his life to a career as a rocket scientist, working for 31 years at ATK Thiokol, Brigham City, Utah on the Minuteman Missile project, solid rocket motors, Space Shuttle, and automobile air bag program. He retired in 1989, and spent time traveling with Barbara, cruising and visiting places around the world. He loved to ski and hunt in the mountains. At home he liked to build, and could fix anything, liked to play the piano, and spend time with family and friends. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Exchange Club of Ogden, and Habitat for Humanity. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of 60 years, three sons and one daughter, Jon (Kim) Grosgebauer, Eden; Bryan Grosgebauer (Phyllis), Ogden; Ted Grosgebauer (Lisa), Eden; Tamara Callaghan (Tom), South Weber; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also one brother, Kenneth Grosgebauer (Alice), Ft. Worth, Texas and Uncle Garland Grosgebauer, Bismarck, North Dakota. The family wishes to thank Dr Gary Holland and staff of Hospice For Utah for providing such compassionate care, and the entire staff and the wonderful caregivers at Mountain Ridge Memory Care for making his last years so comfortable. A memorial service celebrating Roger's life will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 880 28th St, Ogden, Utah with Pastor Rick Minnich officiating. A Visitation will be held from 1 to 1:45 pm prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church; Hospice For Utah, 5742 S Adams Ave and Alzheimers Assn of Utah, 855 E, 4800 S, Ste 100, Salt Lake City, Utah.