Roger Eugene Espenson, 82, of West Concord, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. He was born September 3, 1936 in Montevideo the son of Leonard and Clara (Nelson) Espenson. Roger graduated from Montevideo High School. He served nine years in the National Guard. While serving in the National Guard he attended Cosmetology School in Rochester where he met his future wife. Roger married Judith Bruzek May 8, 1961 in Rochester. The couple moved to West Concord in 1963 where they operated a beauty shop together. Roger was then able to attend Barber school and work nights. He operated his own Barber Shop in West Concord and later in Dodge Center until his retirement in 2014. Roger served on the West Concord Fire Department for 25 years. He was a former member of the Midnight Riders Snowmobile Club in West Concord and the Eagle's Club in Owatonna. He was a member of St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. He enjoyed his John Deere tractors, spending time outdoors and cutting fire wood. He is survived by his wife, Judy Espenson of West Concord; son, Doug Espenson of West Concord; foster son, Bill (and Kathy) Krause of Cornucopia,WI; grandsons, Nathan (and Danielle) Espenson, Brent Espenson; great grandsons, Ayden and Bentley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Espenson. Visitation will be at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10am to 11am. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Reverend Thomas Niehaus officiating. Interment will be in the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery in West Concord. Visitation: 11/14/2018 10:00 11/14/2018 11:00 Service: 11/14/2018 11:00