Louis S. Rogers Obituary (1913 - 2011)

Louis S. Rogers, 98, of Raymore, MO, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Foxwood Springs. Graveside service at 2:00pm Monday, April 11, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers; The family suggests contributions to the Ararat Shrine Temple. Mr. Rogers was a 1935 graduate of the University of Missouri where he received his B.S in Electrical Engineering. He was a Sales Associate for Sunray Lighting Co., Kansas City, MO from 1963-1969. Mr. Rogers was then an electrical engineer for Sunshine Lighting Co., Kansas City, MO until he retired at age 89. He was born in Kansas City, MO the son of Abraham and Ethel Rogers. Mr. Rogers was former member of Congregation Beth Shalom, and was a member of Heroine Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Ararat Shrine and was a V.I.P of Ararat, Lake Lotawana Shrine Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 20 years, Jean Gaines Rogers, in 1957; brother, Martin Rogers and his sisters, Goldie Siegelbaum, Muriel Rose, Jean Brockman and Sarah Pittel. Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vera Lee Tyler Rogers, of the home; sons and daughters-in-laws: Robert and Barbara Rogers, Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Rodney and Susan Rogers, New York, NY; daughter: Benita Margolis, Olympia, WA; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Rogers loved to work and lived to work. He was a generous and kind man. Mr. Rogers loved his family and as a true gentleman who will be greatly missed. He was a true loving husband and friend.