Roger George Aiken, 92, Falcon Heights, died July 30, 2025. He was raised on a sheep farm near Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Roger chose to leave his rural roots to study electrical engineering at Canterbury University in Christchurch. After working in England and Canada, he pursued further training in mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he became a passionate pioneer for renewable energy. A devoted steward of God’s creation, Roger loved being outdoors.

Roger completed 53 marathons, with his last at age 80. He was a member of Emmaus Church, White Bear Lake, and faithfully participated in Bible Study Fellowship for 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; children Andrew (Jennifer), David (Emiko) and Julie (Kenneth) and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service was held. Memorials to Wycliffe Bible Translation or Minnesota Renewable Energy Society.