1985
Roman
2014
Roman Bakken
January 19, 1985 — August 31, 2014
Roman L. Bakken, 29, Mahnomen, MN, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 along with his dog, Franco, as the result of injuries received in a one car roll-over near Mahnomen.
Roman Lawrence Bakken was born January 19, 1985 in Staples, MN to Robert and Holly (Kertscher) Bakken. He received his early education in Motley, MN and is a graduate of Waubun High School. Following his education, he lived in Fargo, ND and Detroit Lakes, MN prior to moving to rural Mahnomen. During his working life, he operated his own lawn service and leaching company. Roman enjoyed fishing, camping, gambling, family and friends, his Impala's and his pit bulls. He loved teasing the people around him and he loved to spoil his children every chance he had. Survivors include two sons and two daughters: Roman Bakken Jr., Havanna Bakken, Catelaya Bakken all of Mahnomen and Kail Bakken of Moorhead, MN., his parents: Holly Kertscher of Frazee, MN, Robert (Joanne) Bakken Sr. of Waubun, a brother, Robert Bakken Jr. of Waubun. Sister: Angela (Josh Samuelson) Hoehne of Frazee, two nieces: Chelsea and Hailie Samuelson, his girlfriend, Gina Bower of Mahnomen and a special cousin, Kayla Renney of Detroit Lakes.
Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Service
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Roman Lawrence Bakken was born January 19, 1985 in Staples, MN to Robert and Holly (Kertscher) Bakken. He received his early education in Motley, MN and is a graduate of Waubun High School. Following his education, he lived in Fargo, ND and Detroit Lakes, MN prior to moving to rural Mahnomen. During his working life, he operated his own lawn service and leaching company. Roman enjoyed fishing, camping, gambling, family and friends, his Impala's and his pit bulls. He loved teasing the people around him and he loved to spoil his children every chance he had. Survivors include two sons and two daughters: Roman Bakken Jr., Havanna Bakken, Catelaya Bakken all of Mahnomen and Kail Bakken of Moorhead, MN., his parents: Holly Kertscher of Frazee, MN, Robert (Joanne) Bakken Sr. of Waubun, a brother, Robert Bakken Jr. of Waubun. Sister: Angela (Josh Samuelson) Hoehne of Frazee, two nieces: Chelsea and Hailie Samuelson, his girlfriend, Gina Bower of Mahnomen and a special cousin, Kayla Renney of Detroit Lakes.
Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501
Previous Events
VisitationWednesday, September 3, 2014
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
David-Donehower Funeral Home
609 Hwy 10 East
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Thursday, September 4, 2014
2:00 PM
David-Donehower Funeral Home
609 Hwy 10 East
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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