Rogen, Jasper Norman 1922 - 2020
ROGEN, HANSON, LIEN, RISSMAN, WISE, MAHAN, DEBNER
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/6/2020 at 13:42:10
Jasper N. Rogen, 97, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of rural Waukon, IA, died Saturday, April 11, 2020, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids, where he had lived for the past two years. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A private family graveside service was held at Glenwood East Cemetery in rural Decorah with Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson officiating. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, is handling arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Glenwood Lutheran Church at 1197 Old Stage Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
Jasper Norman Rogen was born on the family farm on October 16, 1922, to George and Ruby (Hanson) Rogen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Glenwood Lutheran Church in rural Decorah, IA, and attended the Lee One Room Country School. Jasper went to Detroit, MI, to work at the Cadillac factory, served in U.S. Army during WWII, and was a lifetime member of The American Legion.
On January 18, 1945 he married Leverne Lien and together they farmed in rural Waukon, IA. In March of 1969, they sold the livestock and machinery for the elevators and escalators of the city life in Cedar Rapids, IA. Jasper worked for and then retired from Link Belt Speeder/FMC. They enjoyed summer camping and fishing in Minnesota, camping at the Iowa State Fair, and the Old Threshers Reunion. Jasper was proud of his perfectly mowed yard and flowers.
Surviving are his wife of 75 years, Leverne; his children: Donald (Susan) Rogen of Cedar Rapids, John Rogen of Des Moines, IA, Susan (Rick) Rissman of Cedar Rapids, and Gerald (Natalie) Rogen of Corpus Christi, TX; his sister Eva Lou Wise of Palatine, IL; grandchildren: Cathy (Jason) Mahan, Barb Rogen, Jason Rissman, Shannon (Mark) Debner, and Natasha Rogen; great-grandchildren: Nichole and Hayley Mahan, Sydney and Sabryna Rissman, and Madison Debner. Jasper was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Janice Rogen; granddaughter Kristine Rogen; and grandson Kip Rogen.
Source: Martin Funeral Home database
East Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek Obituaries maintained by Bruce Kuennen.
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