Roger Odell Lebakken, born in Galesville, WI on March 28, 1940, to Odell and Abbie (Thomas) Lebakken, died peacefully with family present on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at the age of 69. \r\nRoger married Carol Ann Jonas of Galesville on August 15, 1964, in Trempealeau, WI. He worked as a high school math teacher for a few years before entering the corporate world as a computer programmer. Roger retired in 2000 after 32 years with Lockheed-Martin in Eagan, MN, and he and Carol moved to Webster, WI. After being diagnosed with cancer in May of 2008, they moved to Eau Claire. \r\nRoger was active with amateur radio clubs and acted as a storm spotter. He assisted with the relief efforts after the tornado in Siren, WI. Roger enjoyed woodworking, working on his Cub Cadet garden tractors, working on computers, and fishing. \r\nRoger is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; daughter Judy (Todd) Stucky of Omaha, NE; son Eric (Debra) Lebakken of Edgerton, KS; and nephews Tom Bielefeldt of Cedar Rapids, IA and Richard Bielefeldt of Galesville, WI. \r\nHe was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Russell. \r\nMemorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave., Eau Claire with Pastor Rolf Nestingen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.\r\nThe family requests memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society, 2427 N. Hillcrest Pkwy. Suite #7, Altoona, WI 54720-2589 or online at www.cancer.org.\r\n

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