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John Rogers Obituary
Appleton - John S. Rogers - "Jack"
John S. Rogers, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on July 3, 1929 to William and Edna Rogers. John was united in marriage to Mary Niesz on September 30, 1961 sharing 45 years together. John was a lifelong resident of Appleton. He was a 30 year employee of the Appleton Fire Department, retiring in 1987.
John is survived by his children; son William (Sandra) Rogers of Appleton, daughters Anna (Joseph) Knuijt and Jane (David) Thorson, both of Appleton; grandchildren Austin (Haleigh) Thorson of Lake Geneva, Peter (special friend Kara Harrings) Thorson of DePere, Shawn Knuijt and Jacob Knuijt, both of Appleton; stepsister Betty Kieffer of Kaukauna, brother-in-law Joseph Niesz of Kaukauna, and sister-in-law Rosemary Niesz of Kaukauna. John is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents William and Edna Rogers, stepfather James Malliet, brother Thomas Rogers, sister Shirley Jeffers, stepsister Pat Brockman, sisters-in-law Arlene Rogers, Anna Hagany, Katherine Fink, Lillian Niesz, Ethel Niesz, Annette Niesz; brothers-in-law Dean Jeffers, Leo Hagany, Clem Fink, John Niesz, Jacob Niesz, and Michael Niesz; stepbrothers-in-law Gordon Brockman and Howard Kieffer; and nephew Michael Jeffers.
The Mass of Christian Burial for John will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton, WI with Rev. James Lucas officiating. Visitation will be at Valley Funeral Home on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Following the Mass, City of Appleton Fire Department Honors and Full Military Honors will also be held at the church.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund is being established.
John's family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton for their compassionate care in his final days.
Dad - Thank you for instilling in us your gifts of deep faith and love through your steadfast examples. We promise to carry on this witness until we meet again. Love; Bill, Ann, & Jane.
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Jaimee (Wagner) and Jeff Maloney
January 14, 2018
Ann,Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Always enjoyed visiting with your parents during your holiday party.
Shirley Krause
January 13, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to all of the family. Jack was a wonderful man and a very good friend to my husband Ralph. We used to have Jack over to eat before he and Mary were married and when I was pregnant with my son Mark John he would come over to eat and pat me on the tummy and ask how the baby was. I told him if it was a boy we would name him after him. That is how Mark got named Mark John but Jack always called him John Mark. So many good memories of Jack and Mary both. He will surely be missed by you all. God Bless you and give you peace. Much love Shirley Krause
January 13, 2018
Ann, sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. John, Lana, and Hope Knuijt
Linda and Mike Probst
January 13, 2018
Jack, thank you for your service in the military and for you being a firefighter. RIP Veteran and Firefighter
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January 13, 2018
Ann, we send our sympathies to you and your family. Carolyn and Dolata
January 13, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
M C
January 11, 2018
Im Sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of John. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
January 10, 2018
My condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3
January 10, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find peace in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.
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