Roger Henry Chicos, 88, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.
Roger was born on February 11, 1938, in Owatonna, MN to Peter and Myrtle (Behne) Chicos. He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1955. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Dunagan on September 14, 1957, at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Mantorville, MN.
Roger farmed south of Dodge Center, MN for over 50 years. He enjoyed getting together with friends and family, attending county fairs, the MN State Fair, and local festivals. He was a member of the Dodge Center School Board, Dodge County Commissioners, Knights of Columbus, and Dodge Center Lions Club. He was a lifelong member of St John’s Baptiste de la Salle Catholic Church in Dodge Center.
Roger is survived by his children, David Chicos of Dodge Center, MN, Sally Chicos of St. Louis Park, MN, Dennis (Irene) Chicos of Eagan, MN, and Dale (Lisa) Chicos of Dodge Center, MN; 7 grandchildren, Mike, Theresa, Ashley, Alex, Jake, Meghan, and Myranda; 5 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Gary Kuusisto of Hibbing, MN; siblings, Kathleen Christie, Eleanor Engesser, and Lois Hancock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lou; daughter, Sue; and brother, Norman.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2026, at St. John Baptiste de la Salle Parish, 20 2nd St NE in Dodge Center, MN with Father John Lasuba officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 25 South Street SW in Dodge Center, MN and one hour prior to his mass at the church. Interment will be in St. Margaret's Cemetery in Mantorville, MN.
To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 25 South Street SW Dodge Center, MN 55927 (507) 374-2155. Blessed be his memory.
