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- September 30, 2006
Rogers, Thomas W. Thomas W. Rogers, Sr., to know him is to love him, age 81, returned home to his creator and Lord on Thursday September 28, 2006. Tom was born April 4, 1925, to William and Edna (Malliet) Rogers in Appleton, WI. Tom was united in marriage to Arlene West on August 17, 1946, and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. During his marriage he was employed at Consolidated Papers, Inc. of Appleton until the age of 57. He then was employed at Community First Credit Union for 10 years. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946 in the South Pacific.
Tom is survived by his wife (and best friend) Arlene Rogers (West); eight children: Dave (Suzanne) Rogers, Appleton; Robert (Diane) Rogers, Appleton; Mary Kay (Jerry) Deering, Brownsville, TX; Brittney Linda (Jerry) Phillips, Oshkosh; Karen (Keith) Kaphingst, Oconomowoc, WI; Rick (Lynn) Rogers, Appleton; Tom (Tammy) Rogers, Appleton; Jim Rogers, Menasha; brother, John Rogers, Appleton; and sister, Shirley Jeffers, New London; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews; step sisters: Pat Brockman, Appleton; Betty (Howie) Kiefer, Marinette,WI; brothers-in-law, Bud (Jeannine) West, Appleton; Norb (Carol) West, Appleton; Bob(Betty) West , Sun City West, Arizona.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, James Malliet; Ervin Portman and Dean Jeffers (brothers-in-law); Lola Schneider, Marie West, Val Portman and Mary Rogers (sisters-in-law); step brother-in-law, Gordon Brockman.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, October 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Parish, 312 S. State St., Appleton with Fr. Michael O'Rourke officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, October 1, 2006, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Parish and Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at church on Sunday. A memorial fund is being established.
We sincerely wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their tender care and compassion for Dad and our family.
When I Must Leave You
When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears, And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name, Live on and do all the things same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and cheer, And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; And never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an Angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
Love Tom
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1925 - 2006 (81 years)
