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Charles Rogers Obituary
Northridge, CA - Charles Rogers was born on April 26, 1929 in Brooklyn, Iowa and left this life peacefully on August 11, 2020.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Louise Rogers and brothers Ralph and Gene Rogers. He is survived by his wife La Donna and two sons Sid (Nancy) Rogers of Whittier, CA and Phil (Nancy) Rogers of Scottsdale, AZ, as well as four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He lived a full life spending portions of his childhood in Iowa, Texas, California and Arkansas. He graduated from high school in Viola, AR. After school he moved to Toledo, IA where he met his wife La Donna (Smith) of 70 years. They soon relocated to Des Moines where Chuck joined the Army/Air National Guard as a pilot. He was honorably discharged in 1964 at the rank of Captain. He started working at Frye Copysystems in 1955 where he spent his entire career, eventually helping run the company as General Manager. His various roles with Frye required multiple relocations between Des Moines and locations throughout California, as well as a stint in France. He and La Donna retired in Northridge, CA where he enjoyed golf, woodworking and crafting jewelry out of rocks that he had collected on many family road trips.
As the patriarch of his family he will be greatly missed. He set examples that his family looked up to and will carry with them, forever.
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Craig Brewer
August 27, 2020
Uncle Chuck was a good, kind and caring man. During visits we collected beautiful rocks, went to Disney, Knotts Berrry Farm
and Huntington Beach for the only reason of making sure we had a good time. He was the first person to cut my hair as a child. When Chuck was in the Air National Guard he set a time for us to come outside. He then flew over us in an air national guard airplane and tipped his wings for us. Uncle Chuck will be missed. He was a exceptional person. Sincere Condolences. Craig Brewer
Lisa Bacon
August 26, 2020
Uncle Chuck was a kind and thoughtful person. We always cherished the times we got to spend with the family in Des Moines and California. We will miss him. Condolences to the beautiful family he leaves behind.
Nancy Rogers
August 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person, a fantastic father and grandfather. We will love you and miss you always.
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