His work ethic and attention to detail were evident in all he did. Roger was a progressive, forward-thinking farmer, introducing fertilizer, no-till seeding, continuous cropping, chem-fallow and straight-cut combining to the operation. He taught school in Medicine Hat before returning to farm full-time in partnership with his parents. As a child he spent his days sketching animals and nature, building model barns and corrals, snaring gophers and learning the ways of farm life.Īfter completing high school, Roger received his bachelor’s degree in Education in 1968 from the University of Calgary. Roger’s passion for farming was apparent from an early age. From this day forward it was a given that Roger’s birthdays would be celebrated in the field, with the combine running in the background. Roger was born during harvest, on August 15, 1944, to Carl and Ethel and was welcomed by sister, Beverly. Roger Carl Hillestad, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and cattleman passed peacefully on Sunday, July 31st, 2022, surrounded by his devoted family.
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