Don passed away December 7, 2024 at his home in Peoria, Arizona. He was 86 years old.
He was born in Tennessee and moved to Arizona as a small child. He is the son of the late Ossie and Ervin Rogers. Don has five brothers and sisters. He is predeceased by Richard and Kathryn.
Don is survived by his wife Patty who was his high school sweetheart; they were married for 68 years. Also, his siblings Laverne, Jerry and Larry, his two daughters Donna and Stephanie; three grandchildren Tabitha, Shawn and Jason and five great-grandchildren Carter, Hunter, Ryan, Hudson and Harper.
The funeral service will be at Menke’s Funeral Home at 9:00 am on Monday, December 23, 2024. Interment will take place at Resthaven Park Cemetery at 10:00 am, 6450 W Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.
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