Buddy Rogers

The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Buddy Rogers. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on October 18, 2014.

Dear family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I know he meant a lot to my parents. I remember visiting your home and Buddy's warm welcome way back when my parents were there in 1960 for the Ithaca HS reunion. I had just turned seven but remember his fatal final words of encouragement as he gave us directions to Vilas Park - "You can't possibly miss it". We did. God bless you at this difficult time and congratulations on raising such a good husband/father.

Brian, Rhonda and Marilyn, So sorry for your loss. Bud always had a smile and something positive to say to all and put a smile on my face as well. What a fun guy and so talented! Students at LaFollette loved him and his class and that is hard to pull off. He enjoyed the outdoors and his tent business and airplanes were a natural fit. I know there were challenges for you all and hope all at a peace now. I miss him and would love to catch up with Brian again. Warmly, Kris (Osterloth) Wigdal

Well Brian, Bud was one helluva guy. 4 years of Aviation, the road trips for the tent business. Quite a personality. Never will forget take downs, and an occasional trough still holding cold ones, saying go for it! Dizzy and dozing by drive home. The love and memories are forever. Condolences from the Laundrie’s.

MARILYN, BRIAN, AND RHONDA SENDING YOU MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES IN THE LOSS OF A HUSBAND AND FATHER. BUD WAS TRULY A WONDERFUL MAN WITH SO MUCH COURAGE AND STRENGTH ALWAYS STAYING SO POSITIVE FOR SUCH A LONG TIME DURING HIS ILLNESS. HE ALWAYS HAD A BRIGHT AND SHINING SMILE FOR EVERYONE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS THE GREAT PHOTAGPHER AT OUR CLASS REUNIONS FOR SO MANY YEARS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND.