Mr. Steven Michael Roverud, of Missouri City, TX, son of the late Paul and Clara Roverud (Rostad), was born April 16, 1939 in Spring Grove, MN. He died in Indianapolis, IN on January 6, 2019 from complications from a fall. He is survived by his wife Carol (Trygstad) Roverud; two daughters Kristen (John) Ossim and Kara (Kevin) McGee; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 3 brothers and families.
He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1957, where he excelled academically and in sports. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Civil Engineering degree in 1962 and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta.
He married his college sweetheart, Carol, on August 4, 1962. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Their first home was in Milwaukee, WI, where he was an inspector for the city. During this time , he served in the Army and the Army Reserves. He began his career in the natural gas pipeline industry with Northern Natural Gas in Omaha, NE. His career continued with ANR, Coastal and Duke Energy in leadership positions. He enjoyed the challenge and many opportunities to travel.
Steve always prioritized finding a church home for his family each time he moved to a new community. Most recently, he has been a member of Christ Church in Sugarland, TX. His earthly passions were the Bible, the stock market, Norwegian heritage, and golf. He has the distinction of scoring 6 holes in one.
A memorial service will be held at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel , IN on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 3:00 pm. Memorial gifts should be directed to Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel, IN or Christ Church in Sugarland, TX or any charity that you deem appropriate.
Carolyn Prairie Sellars says
Carol — my sympathies to you at your shock of Steve’s untimely death and your pain and grief. I’ve always remembered you from your joyful spirit in our times together in Omaha. Keeping you in my prayers as i have when i feared your safety in the hurricane flooding around Houston. i found Kristin on Facebook and asked her to send you my best wishes. I know she and Kara will be a comfort to you now, as my daughters were to me when my husband, Bill Sellars died in 2011. God brought me to a widower, John Vladyka less than 2 years later and we married this summer. God rescues.
Kitty sweiitzer says
Hello Little Carol
I am deeply saddened to hear your sad news but rejoice in Steve’s victory over death. He is in heaven with his Father and at peace. It has bred so long since we have seen each other but you and the girls are no less loved. Love and blessings prayed for you. Kitty Sweitzer
Roger Baumgardner says
Carol, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the unexpected loss of Steve. We’ve been removed in time and distance, but we’ve always felt close to the Roverud cousins. I still remember with fondness the unexpected topple of Steve at his confirmation. I watched from the balcony. I’m sorry to miss the celbration of Steve’s life. May God bless you. Roger/Christine Baumgardner
Linda Lee says
Carol,
We were saddened to learn of Steve’s passing from Connie. We have so many great memories of times together especially on our Carribean cruise. ,Lutheran Church of the Master played a big role in our lives and it is comforting to know that our respective church homes still occupy that spot. We will be thinking about you during these difficult days and are grateful you have your wonderful daughters with you. Take care.
Linda and Paul Lee
Marsha (Baumgarder) Kutter says
Carol, although it has been years, decades really, since we’ve had any direct contact, I have such fond memories of you and Steve from my childhood visits to Spring Grove that I felt compelled to write. I was deeply saddened to hear of Steve’s death. Please accept my sincere condolences. You and your family must still be in shock, but may the Holy Spirit bring you comfort and the certain knowledge that your beloved husband rests in the arms of a loving Savior.
Life will go on, but allow yourself time to grieve. Grief takes longer to subside than our society acknowledges. So take time to grieve and to take care of yourself.
Denise Malone says
Carol, I am so sad to hear of Steve’s passing. He was a great boss and a very intelligent, kind, and humorous being. It has been over 25 years since ANR, but l remember both of you fondly. Sincerely, Denise Malone