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David C. "Dave" Rogers Jr.
1943 - 2025
BORN
1943
DIED
2025
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David Rogers Obituary
He was born Dec. 9, 1943.
He was preceded by his beloved wife, the late Sally (Truver) Rogers, whom he was married to for 53 years. He was the loving father of David C. (Deborah) Rogers III, Eric L. Rogers, Angela M. Rogers and Shannon E. (James Reese) Rogers; cherished grandfather to David C. IV, Hannah, Noelle, Michael and Haley (Zach); and honored brother to Karen (the late Ralph) Morgan and Christine (Bill Puschaver) Florijan. In his final years, he had a good friend and companion in Donna and her little dog, Cassie.
Dave Jr. was a lifetime member of Pittsburgh Ironworkers Local 3, initiated July 21, 1970. Alongside his late father, Dave Sr., and late brother, Michael, he had a hand in constructing or repairing numerous buildings and bridges in the Pittsburgh area.
He was an avid gardener, and bird and wild animal watcher, Harmony borough councilman for many years, and one-time council president. A devout Democrat, he was a member of the Butler County Democratic Committee and Board of Elections. He received a Congressional salute and certificate of recognition for his restoration of an 1804 log and brick historic home in Harmony.
ROGERS - A celebration of life for David "Dave" C. Rogers Jr., who died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, will be held at a later date, as Dave Jr. made a whole-body donation to the Humanity Gifts Registry for the University of Pittsburgh.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Verland Foundation at www.verland.org.
Arrangements are by the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville.
For more information, please visit www.zalewskifuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Tracy Moser
5 hours ago
He would always offer me candy but I would always say no thanks.
Karen Donnel-Ottney
Earlier today
Dave was a good friend of my late husband Russ Ottney and me. We were neighbors in Harmony, and Russ and Dave served on the Harmony Council together. Matter of fact Dave is the one who recruited Russ to join him on Council. They made quite a pair! We missed Dave and Angie when they moved from Harmony. Dave and Russ can now catch up on their Harmony talk.
Timothy and Barbara Halecki
Earlier today
Our condolences to Dave III and the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay Leavens
Earlier today
My condolences to the family
I knew Dave through his daughter Angela,sharing coffee and many good conversations around the kitchen table. He was a very kind man,dedicated to Angela.
Nancy Boughner
Yesterday
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jennifer Morgan
Yesterday
You were one terrific guy.. Happy u were my uncle.. Had a great time seeing you.. You were so nice and humorous..Everyone loved you.
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