Roger Joseph Androli

Roger Joseph Androli, age 85, of rural Janesville, died following a brief illness on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Born on May 6, 1941, in Waseca, Roger was the son of Joseph and Milda (Arndt) Androli. He attended a Waseca County country school and graduated from Waseca High School with the Class of 1959. In 1964, Roger enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard and served until receiving his honorable discharge from the reserves in 1969.On November 23, 1968, Roger was united in marriage to Karen Bushlack at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells. Together they made their home and raised their family on the farm in Iosco Township, Waseca County. They shared nearly 40 years of marriage before Karen's death on March 29, 2008.

Roger was a lifelong farmer whose love for agriculture began at an early age while working alongside his father, later partnering with his wife and children while instilling in them the value of hard work. Farming was more than an occupation to Roger; it was his passion.His commitment to agriculture extended beyond the farm. Roger was actively involved in numerous agricultural organizations and served on the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Waseca Soil and Water Conservation District. He was a member of the Farm Service Agency Board and spent many years as a farmer-dealer selling seed corn. In recognition of his stewardship of the land, Roger was named Conservation Farmer of the Year in 1987.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and looked forward to exploring the countryside on road trips. His version of a vacation often included taking the scenic route and occasionally stopping at a casino along the way. Roger will be remembered as a hardworking, disciplined man with a teasing sense of humor and a kind, caring heart. He loved his family and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.

Roger is survived by his children, Richard (Dawn) Androli of Janesville, Scott (Lisa) Androli of Kenyon, Kevin (Jessica) Androli of Janesville, and Kari (Brian) Mittelstaedt; grandchildren, Dalton (Katlyn) Androli, Talia Androli, Theodore (Hailey) Androli, Samuel (Kyla) Androli, Reganne Androli, Courtney (Jude) Bramer, Lucas Androli (Abbey Titus), and Kalen Androli; great-grandchildren, Annie and Molly Androli and Jasper Bramer; brother, Robert (Carol) Androli of Janesville; sister, Bonnie (Curt) Suemnick of Waterville; brothers- and sisters-in-law, David (Maggie) Bushlack of Burnsville, Lois Theobald of Mankato, and Barb Blashack of Nicollet; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Milda Androli; his wife, Karen Androli; sister, Joann (Joseph Jr.) Cemensky; and brothers-in-law, Darrell Bushlack, Ronald Theobald, and Bill Blashack; father- and mother-in-law, Philip and Marcella (Yokiel) Bushlack.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca and will continue until the time of the Mass. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at the church. Interment will follow at St. Jarlath Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Elysian Fire Department Relief.

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