John Dale Rogers Sr.

John D Rogers, 70, passed away on Sunday April 6 ^th at Whitestone Senior Living in Mesa, Arizona after a long battle with Parkinson's and dementia.

John was born on December 12 ^th , 1954 in Racine, Wisconsin. Son of Betty (Carl) Schweiger (nee: Thew) of Mequon WI and son of the late Dale E Rogers, and step son of the late Sandra E Rogers (nee: O'Connor).

John will be missed dearly by his loving wife (of 26 years), Susan Rogers (nee: Korb); his son, John Rogers Jr. (Heather) of Burleson, Texas; step sons, Ashley (Katie) Kohn of San Tan Valley, AZ and Alex Niemuth of Marion, WI; his mother-in-law, Violet Korb of Shawano, WI; and his grandchildren, Cody and Braylie Rogers and Lauren, Jayden, London and Camryn Kohn.

John is further survived by his siblings, Colleen (Robert) Boelter of West Bloomfield, WI, Patricia Rogers, Steve (Kathy) Rogers & Pamela Baker all of Racine, Jeanne (Brian) Karpinsky of Tomahawk, WI and Paul (Barb) Weum of Prairie du Sac; his first wife and mother of his son, Mary Rogers of Racine; his second wife, Joann Rogers of Racine; his brothers-in-law Gary (Mary) Korb of Pella, WI and Randy (Debbie) Korb of Crandon, WI.

John grew up in Racine, WI, and was a graduate of Park High School. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an MP. Until the time of his retirement, John for many years was employed by Walker Forge in Racine. He then continued to work at their Clintonville, WI location as a Product Manager.

John's journey on earth was marked by family, love, and adventure. John enjoyed mornings at the tennis court, long hikes, and motorcycle rides in the desert mountains.

John was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Marvin Korb; brother-in-law, Robert Baker; grandson, Kaleb Rogers; and granddaughter, Brynleigh Rogers.

A committal service will take place at the National Memorial Military Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ on April 24 at 9:30am. All are welcome to attend. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date in Racine, WI.

In keeping with John's wishes, a private scattering of ashes will be spread in the Superstition Mountains.