Mr. Royce Lyman Rogers

Rogers, Royce L. OREGON–Royce L. Rogers, age 84, of Oregon, passed away on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on July 19, 1930, in Madison, the son of Clyde and Wilma (Ward) Rogers. He was united in marriage to Eileen McGaw and together they raised five boys. Royce later met and married his soul mate, Judy Kleven. Royce enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country from 1949 to 1950. He enjoyed softball, coaching and camping. However, the greatest joy for Royce was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Royce is survived by seven children, Randy (Jean) Rogers, Ronnie Rogers (Debbie Greene), Rick (Cheryl) Rogers, Robin “Bud” (Lisa) Rogers, Russell (Angie) Rogers, Deb (Dan) Crapp and Ken (Bette) Kleven; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Pat (Carole) Rogers; along with numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Eileen and Judy; five brothers, Jim, Jack, Tom, Bob and Dick; one sister, Mary; step-daughter, Brenda; and grandchildren, Donnie and Samantha. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, with the Rev. Bob Groth presiding. A private burial of cremated remains will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday, with a luncheon to follow. Royce’s family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital and the New Glarus Home for the loving care that was given to our father and grandfather. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515