Roanoke – It’s not often a dog will get an obituary, but this service dog has more than earned the remembrance after spending it’s life comforting those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Oakey’s Funeral Service announced the death of Ragnar, the funeral home’s grief therapy dog, saying the golden retriever comforted staff members, grieving families and the wider community for years.
In a Facebook post, Oakey’s said Ragnar died after serving as its therapy dog from 2018 to 2025. The funeral home invited the public to a casual gathering to “celebrate Ragnar’s life” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Oakey’s South Chapel. The post said ice cream — “Ragnar’s indulgence of choice” — will be served…