The Wrestling Bacchantes in Atascadero's Historic Sunken Gardens is set to receive a modern makeover in the final chapter of the City Hall restoration project.
Kenneth Roger Betz âRogerâ, age 89 of Bovey, MN passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in the Garden Court Chateau in Grand Rapids, MN.
He was born May 24, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MN to Leo John âBudâ and Mildred (Shipman) Betz. Roger graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1949 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He served during the Korean War at Camp Pendleton in California. After discharge, he served in the Reserves thru the Grand Rapids Armory for 12 years.
He attended Dunwoody Industrial Vocational School from 1952 thru 1954 and received his degree in drafting and carpentry. Upon his return to Grand Rapids, he worked for Stan Helmer Construction until 1959. Desiring to expand his construction knowledge, he attended Bemidji State University until 1962 and received his teaching degree. His first job teaching started in the fall of 1962 at Osseo High School.