Rodney Lee Rogers

Born in 1949 to Richard and Norma Rogers, he grew up as older brother to Kelly (Deloris) Rogers and Kim (Lonnie) Wingett in Goshen Indiana. Rod is a 1967 graduate of Wakarusa High School. He was a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam from April, 1969 to November, 1970. When returning stateside he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Culp Rogers. In the 44 years they were married they made their home in Indiana and Arizona. Daughters Rocki Stillson of Nappanee, IN and Renee’ and son in law, Shane Potter made Rod a proud grandfather who doted on his four brilliant and talented grandchildren, Matilda and Cooper Stillson, and Isabel and Clint Potter. Rod was a business owner, worked in the flower/greenhouse and van industries until retirement.

A man of many interests and talents. Known as a skilled card player, an avid fly fisherman, an outstanding flower grower, an incessant tinkerer, a gearhead and a collector. His life was measured in miles drove across the country in his beloved vans on road trips where he hiked mountains, enjoyed oceans, attended concerts, entertained friends, smoked cigars, listened to music and was always up for another round. His genuine easy going nature, unending generosity and hospitality and his live life to the fullest attitude drew people to him. He will be missed by friends from east to west, young and old.

Contributions to the Vietnam Veteran's charities are appreciated. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016. 5 - 9 PM, at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, Arizona 85248. Interment will be at the Whitehead Cemetery, New Paris, Indiana.