Roger Karl Lokken, 62, died peacefully August 11 with family members by his side. Roger was born to Gilmore and Frieda Lokken on April 26, 1953 in Spokane Washington.

He is survived by his sister Nancy Lokken and brother, Ole Lokken.

Rogers parents had property at Deer Lake where he spent his youth hiking, fishing and catching turtles, frogs and of course snakes. Later he joined the Boy Scouts. He always had a great love for the outdoors, even hiking parts of the Pacific Crest Trail.

After graduating from Rogers High School he Joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. Roger lived in Ashford near Mt Rainier and a few years in Oregon. But the Tonasket area was his home.

Our family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff at Virginia Mason Hospital Critical Care Unit in Seattle for all the hard work and support they gave us.

A private urn placement will take place at Spokane Memorial Gardens.

Riplinger Funeral Home and Crematory Spokane, Wash. entrusted with arrangements.