Service Details
A committal service celebrating Roy’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park. Interment will follow.
Roy D. Rogers, age 92, of Racine, passed away on October 21, 2024 at Ascension All Saints.
He was born in Racine on May 22, 1932, a son of the late Edward E. and Ethel R. (nee: Blair) Rogers.
He was a graduate of Port Wing High School, Port Wing, WI.
On May 30, 1959, in Racine, he was united in marriage to his soulmate Helen L. Summers. Sadly, she preceded him in death on December 24, 2020.
Roy served his country in the U.S. Air Force, serving two years in England.
Roy was employed as a mechanic with Racine Truck and Equipment for 33 years, retiring in 1992.
In his retirement, he drove tour bus for a year and then worked at Metro Milwaukee Auto Auction for 17 years fully retiring at the age of 81.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling. An avid Brewers and Packer fan, Roy was a daily customer at Culvers for ten years.
Survivors include his two children, David W. Rogers, and Kathleen Rose (Mark) Demet; his seven grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Along with his parents and wife Helen, Roy was preceded in death by his son Robbie.
David Rogers says
Dad the last year we grew closer than ever. Thank you! You will be missed. RIP Dad
Sharon Jensen says
Dave, Kathy, & family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your father. Sending prayers and my deepest condolences.
Gracie Witherspoon says
🕊It saddened me deeply to scroll through obituaries and find Roy’s picture and notice. I had been a neighbor to him and Helen for 12 years and they were too lovely, very friendly , and outgoing people. Grand Avenue will not be the same without Roy. My heartfelt condolences to the family ❣️
Marlene Schulz says
Maybe you and Jerry can be cribbage winners again.
Jeff Byers says
So sorry for your loss. He was a fun cribbage player in our Monday Night Cribbage league for many years. He will be missed.
Robert Peterson says
Thoughts and prayers to the family, I went on a fishing trip with Roy for many years. I learned alot from him. I also purchased his boat from him back in 2018. I bowled with him on Tuesday nights he was a funny a great guy . Will be missed RIP my friend thanks for all the great knowledge 🙏 ❤️
Gary Eyman says
Roy was a good guy. I also fished with him on the fishing trip in June for a lot of years. He was a good friend of my dad as well. Roy taught me how to fly fish for blue gills. I ran into him a few times at Ridgewood while he was visiting Helen. I will always remember him.