Wayne Rogers passed away on October 13, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born and raised in Chicago, IL, eventually left and joined the Army. He served in Europe with the Army Corps of Engineers. Upon his return to civilian life he worked for Philsbury and eventually moved to California where he worked for the Irvine and Hemet Unified School Districts until he retired. He met his wife Jean through his future Stepson at a birthday party in 1977. It was love at first sight. They were married 41 years until her death earlier this year. He is survived by his brother Ronald Rogers, stepson Carl Grundman, stepdaughter Pamela Grundman, granddaughter Jenna Grundman and daughter-in-law Alice Grundman