Roger N. Prokop

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Roger Prokop, age 88 of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Lilac Homes of Moorhead, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Roger was born on December 29, 1935, to Nick and Pearl (Namyniuk) Prokop in Dickinson, North Dakota. He grew up in Belfield, North Dakota where he worked for the family business known as Prokop Brothers Billiards which included billiards and bowling.

His family bought the bowling alley in Harvey, North Dakota and Roger moved to Harvey where he met his cherished wife, Alice Anhorn. They were united in marriage on July 28, 1956, and moved to Fargo where they made their home.

Roger worked at the Bowler in Fargo. He bowled in several leagues and tournaments, was inducted into the ND Bowling Hall of Fame, and befriended many bowlers along the way. After the Bowler, he managed Duling Optical in Moorhead, MN where he spent most of his working career. Over the years, he cultivated a true passion for golf, playing in leagues, including the senior tour in his later years. He had an exceptional short game and verified certificates for 2 holes in one. In his retirement he enjoyed working part time at National Golf. Roger was also a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Alice, Fargo, ND; children, Rodney (Deb) Prokop, Scottsdale, Arizona; Lori (Mike) Kelly, Fargo, ND; Jodi (Steve) Rinken, Plainview, MN; grandchildren, Katie Roudabush (Sean), Sara Mamer (Justin), Alissa van Straaten (Walter), Tanner Rinken, Rebecca Alderman (Dylan), and Michael Kelly; great-grandchildren, Lyla, Sidney, Andi, and Wade; and sister, Alice Martian.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Richard Prokop and Janice Wiley.

The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Memory Café for their care and support while we lived with Roger’s dementia in the last several years; the staff at Lilac Homes; and Hospice of the Red River Valley for their care and support in Roger’s last weeks. If you would like to honor Roger, please consider a donation to Memory Café (https://memorycaferrv.org/) )(Memory Café is a free social gathering located in the Fargo Moorhead area where people experiencing memory loss, and their care partners, come together in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.) or Hospice of the Red River Valley (www.hrrv.org).

In honor of Roger’s love for golf, you are invited to wear your favorite golf or leisure apparel to his Memorial Service on Monday.

Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2024 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 1:00 P.M.
Interment: Holy Cross South Columbarium.