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Gary Rogers Obituary
He was born Nov. 24, 1932 in Bad Axe to the late Kirk and Luella (Weitzel) Rogers.
Gary was a Bad Axe High School graduate, followed by service in the U.S. Army during the Korean Confict.
On Feb. 13, 1953 he married the former Emma Jane Bentley in Alabama. He then attended and received his bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala. Gary and Jane then returned to Michigan and lived in Huron County before moving to Kingston where he coached and taught in Kingston and Millington until his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf, horse racing, the Detroit Tigers and all sports. He was baptized in the Methodist faith and affiliated with the Kingston Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, Emma Jane, he is survived by three daughters, Nancy Rogers of Grand Rapids, Kelly (Dwayne) Roberts of Rome, Ga. and Wendy (John) Wojcik of Ft. St. John, Fla.; two grandchildren, Evan and Emma Roberts of Rome, Ga.; as well as his many siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three of his brothers. A memorial service will be conducted on at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at the Kingston United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Brown officiating.
Visitation will be from noon until the service time at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. There will be no visitation at the Collon Funeral Home in Caro. In accordance with Gary's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorials may be made to the Kingston United Methodist Church or the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. Arrangements were made by the Collon Funeral Home in Caro.
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Martin Menard
January 9, 2008
To the family,
I don't believe that we've ever met. My name is Marty Menard. I am the son of Betty Vanslambrouck Rathbun Menard who was married to Keith Rathbun until he passed. Even though I am not a "blood relative", the Rathbun family has always made me feel part of their family. In fact, I will go as far to say that I am closer to them than most of my blood relatives. For this reason, I share in your loss and offer sympathy.
Marty Menard
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Todd Rogers
January 9, 2008
Aunt Janey,Nancy,Kelly, and Wendy, Our prayers are with you at this time. Uncle Gary will be missed by everybody that he came in contact with especially me. Love, Todd, Susan, Shae, and Noah Rogers.
Nilah Berry and Sheila (Berry) Hebner
January 7, 2008
To The Rogers Family:
My deepest sympathy to you at this time. Mr. Rogers was a favorite teacher, even though I did not have him in class. He was a very memorable person and we joked quite often. My mother was Secretary to the Superintendent when he was at Millington and she also sends her condolences. May God enfold you in His love, words and friendships comfort you, peace fill your hearts and cherished memories all help to ease your sorrow.
Iola Strauss
January 7, 2008
Jane, Nancy, Kelly, Wendy and all the Rogers Family.
Sorry to hear of Gary's death, we both enjoyed the time we were able to spend with him.
Cousin, Iola & Harry Strauss
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