Rogers, William D. – 1935-2010

GABEL, HANSON, ROGERS, WINCHELL

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 10/31/2010 at 18:31:50

William D. “Don” Rogers, 75, of Kellogg died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Hospice of Jasper County’s Monarch Wing in Newton.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg.
Source: Newton Daily News; Monday, October 25, 2010

Additional information from Wallace Family Funeral Home website:
Don, the son of Vess Lee and Emma (Hanson) Rogers, was born August 8, 1935, in Oakalona, Mississippi. He had been a farmer for over 54 years, and lived and farmed in Poweshiek County for many of those years. Don enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, farming, gardening, and being with his family and friends. He also enjoyed doing mechanic work.
Survivors include his 4 sons: Will D. (Patty) Rogers of Newton, Kenny (Lori) Rogers of Fruitland, IA, Jim D. (Jamie) Rogers of Nebraska, and Rick Rogers of Grinnell; 2 daughters: Martha (John) Gabel of Oskaloosa and Debbie (Ronnie) Winchell; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Emma Jean Rogers of Vernon, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 daughter; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers.
Memorials to Hospice of Jasper County or in Don's name may be left at the funeral home.