Rodney Rogers; Glasco
September 17, 1933 - February 04, 2021
Rodney Dean Rogers, 87, died peacefully in his sleep at his residence, Nicol Home in Glasco, KS on February 4. 2021. He was born September 17, 1933 to George H. and Bernice Pearl Benson Rogers of Glasco, KS.
Rodney’s early years were spent at his parent’s home in Glasco surrounded by his seven siblings. He was a member of the Methodist Church and attended Glasco schools. Rodney graduated from Glasco High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United State Navy serving on a submarine during the Korean Conflict. He attended Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS.
Rodney learned auto repair skills from his father and used to say you should not drive a car if you do not know how to fix it. As a young man he worked in the uranium mines in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. He was an avid reader; his favorite and most often read book was the Bible. He had a strong faith in God and loved attending church and singing in the choir when he lived in Salina, Chanute and Edwardsville, KS. Rodney liked to read about Kansas landscapes and history. He enjoyed watching sports and knew all the local and national teams. Rodney was a loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan and was so looking forward to the Super Bowl game on Sunday.
Rodney’s wish late in life was to return to Glasco to live. In, 2017 he moved from the Golden Living Center in Edwardsville, KS to Nicol Home. Rodney was happy and proud to call Nicol Home his forever home. He was grateful for the caring staff, familiar surroundings, and being close to his family. Rodney enjoyed writing and receiving letters, family calling on him at Nicol Home, and visits to family around Glasco, to Manhattan, and Kansas City.
Rodney was proud to be featured in a local news story in July 2019 about Nicol Home residents finding fun ways to escape the heat. He is shown jumping of the diving platform into the Glasco pool at 85 years young. Whether it was jumping of a high dive or riding a bike around town, he was always there and ready for the next big adventure. Rodney was a kind man, took time to thank staff for their good work and share a hug.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Clarence Paul Rogers, and Lawrence Hugh “Bo” Rogers. He is survived by five siblings, Delores Leinen of Texarkana, AR, Mary Lou Berndt, Glasco, KS, Elizabeth Guiot, Wichita, KS, Deanna Bellows, Wichita, KS, Caroll Max Rogers, TX, and one sister-in-law, Kay Rogers, Wichita, Ks and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, February 9 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit. Visitation will be from 9 AM until service time on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Glasco VFW Hall.
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