Roger Fontaine

Roger F. Fontaine , age 84, of Webb Lake, WI., passed away on June 7, 2017 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born in St. Paul, MN., on February 6, 1933, a son of the late Joseph and Emma (Lloyd) Anderson. He received his Veterans High School certificate in 1963.   On August 7, 1950, Roger enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorable discharged in 1953.   On July 21, 1951, Roger married his high school sweetheart, LaVerne “Andy” Anderson, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in White Bear. They lived in Maplewood for quite a few years.   Over the years, Roger had many business ventures. In 1979, the couple moved to the Webb Lake area to own and operate Rog & Andy’s Roamers Inn. Around the same time, Roger built Webb Lake Sports which he owned for 10 years. Roger also owned Fontaine Plaster & Stucco business for 40 years.   Roger was a proud member of the Webb Lake Legion Post #403, a previous board member and chairmen for the Webb Lake Township and a part of the Knights of Columbus in Webster.   Roger was known as a hot rod enthusiast. He greatly enjoyed car shows and snowmobile races. You could often find Roger outside in his yard, which he considered to be his “pride and joy”.  His weekly hangout, The Shop Bar & Grill was a local favorite of his and he greatly appreciated all of the friendships he made there. A devoted father and husband, Roger cherished his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.   Preceding Roger in death are his parents; loving wife of 62 years, Andy; brothers, Jerome Fontaine, Eugene Fontaine and Richard Fontaine.   Roger is survived by his children: Debbie (Wayne) Lundgren, Douglas Fontaine, Dawn Stene, Dennis Fontaine, Daniel (Debra) Fontaine; 10 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, David Anderson; sisters-in-law, Elaine Fontaine and Rosie Astrup; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.    The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, Co. Rd. H, just north of Co. Rd. A., Webster, WI., with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Full military honors will commence immediately following the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com