Larry G. Rogers, 81, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and friend to many, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Larry was born Nov. 8, 1937, in Plymouth, to the late Dorrance and Ada Mae Goss Rogers.
On June 1, 1982, in Warsaw, Larry married the former Beverly D. Chapman, who survives.
Larry was a delivery driver for AmeriFleet. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in South Bend. Larry loved any kind of sports and was lucky enough to be able to attend a Cubs game during the World Series in 1945.
Surviving is her loving wife of 36 years, Beverly D. Rogers; four daughters: Debra (Leonard) Nielsen, Denise Rogers, Sara (Tim) McAlexander and Erin (Jason) Bumgardner; and a son, David Rogers. Also surviving are his six grandchildren: Kent Nielsen, Adele Crouch, Zachary Rogers, Mikayla Bumgardner, Chelsea Bumgardner and Megan McAlexander; and a sister, Judy Cromer.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 51690 Ironwood Drive, South Bend, with Pastor Andy Lauer officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at the church.
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The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be directed to the First Church of the Nazarene. Envelopes will be provided at the church.
Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, is helping the family with arrangements.
