Jackie "Jack" Rogers, 86, of Illiopolis, died April 27, 2019 at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur.
Jack was born July 17, 1932 in Illiopolis, the son of Jesse and Elsie Rogers. Jack served as a Sargent in the Marines from 1950-1953, which is where he met his wife of 64 years, Joella, while she was serving in the Navy. They married December 17, 1954.
He retired from Borden Chemical Co. in Illiopolis after 37 years. Jack enjoyed his family, camping, fishing and endless hours working in their beautiful yard.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Homer, Robert E. and Jesse (Sam) and sisters, Joyce Thompson and Sue Hohenstein.
He is survived by his wife Joella; daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Sullivan of Decatur; sons, David (Deborah) Rogers of Illiopolis and Tim (Cindy) Rogers of Ruskin, Florida; brother, Frank (Terri) Rogers of Avondale, Arizona; sister, Linda LaTessa of Springfield; grandchildren, Amber (Jason) Jensen; Matt (Erin) Rotz; Clint Sullivan (girlfriend Kayley Stock); Christy (Adam) Smith; step grandchildren, Alicia (Brad) Mullen and Tiffany (Wade) Cox; 6 great grandchildren, 6 great step grandchildren and sSeveral nieces and nephews.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
Jack was born July 17, 1932 in Illiopolis, the son of Jesse and Elsie Rogers. Jack served as a Sargent in the Marines from 1950-1953, which is where he met his wife of 64 years, Joella, while she was serving in the Navy. They married December 17, 1954.
He retired from Borden Chemical Co. in Illiopolis after 37 years. Jack enjoyed his family, camping, fishing and endless hours working in their beautiful yard.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Homer, Robert E. and Jesse (Sam) and sisters, Joyce Thompson and Sue Hohenstein.
He is survived by his wife Joella; daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Sullivan of Decatur; sons, David (Deborah) Rogers of Illiopolis and Tim (Cindy) Rogers of Ruskin, Florida; brother, Frank (Terri) Rogers of Avondale, Arizona; sister, Linda LaTessa of Springfield; grandchildren, Amber (Jason) Jensen; Matt (Erin) Rotz; Clint Sullivan (girlfriend Kayley Stock); Christy (Adam) Smith; step grandchildren, Alicia (Brad) Mullen and Tiffany (Wade) Cox; 6 great grandchildren, 6 great step grandchildren and sSeveral nieces and nephews.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
Jackie "Jack" Rogers, 86, of Illiopolis, died April 27, 2019 at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur.
Jack was born July 17, 1932 in Illiopolis, the son of Jesse and Elsie Rogers. Jack served as a Sargent in the Marines from 1950-1953, which is where he met his wife of 64 years, Joella, while she was serving in the Navy. They married December 17, 1954.
He retired from Borden Chemical Co. in Illiopolis after 37 years. Jack enjoyed his family, camping, fishing and endless hours working in their beautiful yard.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Homer, Robert E. and Jesse (Sam) and sisters, Joyce Thompson and Sue Hohenstein.
He is survived by his wife Joella; daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Sullivan of Decatur; sons, David (Deborah) Rogers of Illiopolis and Tim (Cindy) Rogers of Ruskin, Florida; brother, Frank (Terri) Rogers of Avondale, Arizona; sister, Linda LaTessa of Springfield; grandchildren, Amber (Jason) Jensen; Matt (Erin) Rotz; Clint Sullivan (girlfriend Kayley Stock); Christy (Adam) Smith; step grandchildren, Alicia (Brad) Mullen and Tiffany (Wade) Cox; 6 great grandchildren, 6 great step grandchildren and sSeveral nieces and nephews.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
Jack was born July 17, 1932 in Illiopolis, the son of Jesse and Elsie Rogers. Jack served as a Sargent in the Marines from 1950-1953, which is where he met his wife of 64 years, Joella, while she was serving in the Navy. They married December 17, 1954.
He retired from Borden Chemical Co. in Illiopolis after 37 years. Jack enjoyed his family, camping, fishing and endless hours working in their beautiful yard.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Homer, Robert E. and Jesse (Sam) and sisters, Joyce Thompson and Sue Hohenstein.
He is survived by his wife Joella; daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Sullivan of Decatur; sons, David (Deborah) Rogers of Illiopolis and Tim (Cindy) Rogers of Ruskin, Florida; brother, Frank (Terri) Rogers of Avondale, Arizona; sister, Linda LaTessa of Springfield; grandchildren, Amber (Jason) Jensen; Matt (Erin) Rotz; Clint Sullivan (girlfriend Kayley Stock); Christy (Adam) Smith; step grandchildren, Alicia (Brad) Mullen and Tiffany (Wade) Cox; 6 great grandchildren, 6 great step grandchildren and sSeveral nieces and nephews.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
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