Richard Edison Rogers, Sr.

Richard E. Rogers Sr., 83, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away, Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, in his home surrounded by family. He was born July 24, 1932, in Adrian, MI., to parents William E. and Myrtle L. (Grady) Rogers.

Dick was a truck driver for Rumph Trucking for many years. He was proud to have served with the Ottawa Lake Fire Department for more than 50 years, and was a long time member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge.

Dick is survived by his loving wife Joyce (Losey) Rogers; daughters Susan (Bob) Neyrinck, Mary (Boomer) Kleindienst, and Joy (Bud) LaPlante; sons Richard Jr. (Darlene) and William (Lisa) Rogers; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and brothers Duke (Theresa) and Bob (JoAnn) Rogers. He was preceded in death by parents; sisters Francis Kastle and Virginia Hickerson; and brothers Bill, Jim, Charles, and Gary Rogers.

Dick’s life will be celebrated at a later date.

Any donations should be made to the Ottawa Lake Fire Department.

The family gratefully thanks Hospice for all of their support and care during this difficult time.

Professional services were provided by the Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania.

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