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Eric Rogers Obituary
Charlotte
38, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2016 in Charlotte. Eric was born November 15, 1977 in Charlotte, the son of William and Sharon (Schone) Rogers. Eric worked very hard his entire life, starting early at the age of 16 when he chose work at Crandell Bros. Trucking over his senior year of basketball. He always loved "playing" with the big equipment, a passion that he developed over 30 years as he built his own successful business, Eric Rogers LLC Lawn & Snow Maintenance Asphalt Paving & Seal Coating. Even on family vacations in November, Eric's mind would be hard at work.
Eric did find time for hobbies. He was a skilled bowler and, in his early years, participated in tractor pulls. He was very community minded, dedicating much of his time in service to the Eaton Area Senior Center and various other events.
He married Aimee Robles on March 30, 2011 in Ann Arbor. They worked hard together, running the business and raising their daughter, Esa. Eric always took care of Aimee and Esa, looking forward to the end of the day when they could spend time together.
Eric is survived by his wife, Aimee Robles; daughter, Esa; mother, Sharon Rogers; grandmother, Beatrice Schone; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Terralene Deer; sister, Lisa Meesseman; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara (Paul) Templin, Kathlene (Chris) Burt and Laura (Jeff) Buda; and nieces and nephews, Ava and Brenna Meesseman, Nicole, Jessica and Andrew Templin, Layne and Lorelai Burt and Penelope and Owen Buda. He was predeceased by his father, Bill Rogers in 1999 and his grandfather, John Schone.
Funeral services will be at 1 PM on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Pray Funeral with Rev. Phil Hobson officiating. Visitation is from 10 AM - 1 PM on Friday, January 29, 2016 just prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton Area Senior Center. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Eric on his tribute page at
www.prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
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Elizabeth Sell
January 29, 2016
I never met Eric but my son Jerry has worked for Eric for 5 years and my son told me amazing things about him..He was a kind and caring man..He helped my son a lot..My son thought a lot about Eric..My heart goes out to his family..
Laurie Swan
January 28, 2016
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss of Eric, sincere sympathy and many prayers for your family
Liz Dinh
January 27, 2016
I never met Eric, I only knew him through the amazing stories Aimee would share with me. He seemed to be a great man and I will be keeping the Rogers family in my prayers.
Esther Kennedy
January 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Aimee and esa. May Eric rest in gods care.
Michelle Sine
January 27, 2016
Our family's most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Aimee, Esa, and the entire family. May the love of others surround you and give you strength and courage in the days and weeks to come.
January 27, 2016
So sad to hear of Eric's passing. He was a hard worker who always kept our road clear in the winter. Even thought I didn't know him personally beyond a few business conversations, I remember him as a great person who was running his business the right way. Charlotte lost a good one on Monday. Prayers be with everybody who is mourning this tragedy.
Lisa Raths
January 27, 2016
Our sympathy for Aimee and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Pray and the Staff of Pray Funeral Home
January 27, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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