John H. Rogers

John RogersJohn H. Rogers, age 75, of Big Flats, formerly of East Troy, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on Monday, December 28, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Big Flats Community Church in Big Flats, Wisconsin.   Pastor Milt Duntley will officiate.  Interment will be at the Big Flats Cemetery.  Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Big Flats Community Church.

John was born September 11, 1940 in Nahma, Michigan to William and Marie (Krutina) Rogers.

He served for four years in the United States Air Force, earning an AFGCM, and was honorably discharged in December of 1965.

He married Donna M. Bahr on January 7, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Together they had two children and lived in East Troy for 38 years before moving to Big Flats in 1999.

John enjoyed hunting, gardening, fixing things, watching wildlife, war movies & westerns, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Marie Rogers; sister, Margaret Bushey and brother, Joe Rogers.

 

Survivors:

Wife:  Donna Rogers of Big Flats, Wisconsin

Daughter:  Dawn Benedict of East Troy, Wisconsin

Son:  Joe Rogers of Eagle, Wisconsin

Brother:  William Rogers of Gladstone, Michigan

Sister:  Jean (Dan) Roddy of Manistique, Michigan

Sister:  Mary Kay Stoll of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mother-in-law:  Iva Bahr of Eleva, Wisconsin

Sister-in-law:  Diane Dryden of Strum, Wisconsin

Brother-in-law:  Tom (Sam) Bahr of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Steven (Cassie) Benedict of West Bend, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Michael Benedict of East Troy, Wisconsin

Further survived by nieces and nephews

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Condolences

  1. Nicole Moore says:

    Donna, I am so very sorry for you loss!

  2. Lynn and Melody says:

    Sorry for your loss. We will not be able to attend the service,but will be thinking of you during this time and in the coming weeks.

  3. Bernd & Mary Weichert says:

    Donna & Family,

    We are so sorry to hear about John. He was such a nice man and loved talking about his gardening. We always enjoyed garden discussions! You are in our thoughts and prayers!

  4. Roger and Ellen Chambers says:

    Donna and family, I am so sorry! My deepest sympathy !

  5. kim lemcke says:

    Sending my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time for you and your family.

  6. Kelly Weier says:

    Donna and Family
    I’m so sorry to hear of your lost prayers and thoughts to the family. We are thinking and praying for you all..

  7. Cyndi Craddock says:

    Donna, I’m so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you. Miss working with you

  8. Pat &Wayne Lemcke says:

    Donna we are so sorry about John, he will be in my prayers. I’m sorry we won’t be able to come to the service we have tickets for that Elvis performance. I’m sure John will be at the performance looking down on us. God Bless You and your family Love Pat &Wayne