Dr. John Rogers

Rogers, John Hawley Dr., 91, entered his heavenly home on Dec. 24 2015 in Wichita. John was born on Dec. 3, 1924 in Johnson City, TN the son of Christian Edly and Ada (Hawley) Rogers. He was educated in TN and received his dental degree from UT, and later, his orthodontic degree from UMKC. He came to Wichita with the invitation from Dr. Victor Benton to partner with him. He practiced in Wichita for 40 years. John and Sara (Starry) Rogers were united in marriage on Nov. of 1987 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War. John was involved in various dental organizations in Wichita, East Side Kiwanis Club in Wichita and served as deacon at Eastminster. John enjoyed traveling, playing golf, gardening and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, DeeDee (Dunning) Rogers, sister, Elizabeth Greenblatt, brother, Edly Rogers. Survivors include his loving wife, Sara S. Rogers, daughters, Deane Weiss (Robert), Steamboat Springs, CO, Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs (Bruce, Milwaukee, WI, Kathryn Stewart, Denver, CO, step-sons, Dr. Stephen (Donna) Porter, Valley Center, KS, David (Nancy), Orlando, FL, Porter grandchildren, David Weiss (Terra), CO., Rayna Weiss, CO. Ada (Mario) Zavala, WI, Dexter Jacobs, Dallas, Kasey (Jacob) Williams, Wichita, James (Jamie) Porter, Wichita, Kelsey Porter, Wichita, Keley (Mark) Sulawske, N.C., Jonathan Porter, Valley Center. In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd. Wichita, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market St., Wichita or Wichita Children Home, 810 N. Holyoke St., Wichita.