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John Rogers Obituary
Commander John Daniel Rogers, a distinguished United States Navy officer, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on October 11, 1948, in Boise, Idaho, Commander Rogers dedicated his life to serving his country.
A graduate of the United States Naval Academy class of 1970, Commander Rogers served for over twenty years in the United States Navy. His notable accomplishments included serving as a Radar Intelligence Officer of F-14 fighter jets aboard the USS Independence aircraft carrier.
A lifelong adventurer, Commander Rogers' travels took him around the world, from his military service to his retirement aboard luxurious Crystal Cruises. He is survived by his loving family, including his son, Jeff; daughter, Stephanie; and brothers, Jim, Rick, and Tom.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 1 PM CST at Beck Funeral Home - 15709 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78717. Commander Rogers will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Joan Margaret at Cloverdale Cemetery in Boise, Idaho.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation and the Williamson County Animal Shelter to honor Commander Rogers' lifelong support of the Naval Academy AA&F, and his love of animals, especially dogs.
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Stephanie Rogers
October 23, 2024
Finding great pics of Dad's amazing life and posting as I come across them...
Patricia Boerstler
October 19, 2024
I met John through our mutual friend Debbie Pauley. I so much enjoyed playing canasta and rook with him - and dinners - and his FUDGE. Thanks for the recipe. I plan to make it in his honor each Christmas. When playing cards he would name the teams `White Hats & Black Hats´, `Forces of Good and Forces of Evil´, etc. You can imagine which team he was on .... I loved! his stories and fun sense of humor and was totally in awe of his joke telling talent. Another connection I had with him was a love for animals; his stories about his pets were so endearing. Your dad will certainly be missed. Keep your memories of him vivid - he will be alive in your hearts forever.
John, Dawn, Cade and Cole
October 18, 2024
John is going to be GREATLY missed. He's just the best neighbor ever. Always had something fun and exciting to tell you about and where he was off to next! He has been an icon in the neighborhood for years... from his signature yellow raincoat to taking Hagrid, Hermeini and Oso on thier daily ritual walks. It's just never going to be the same.
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