Harold J. Rogers, of Francesville, Indiana, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, in Winamac, Indiana. 

Harold was born on Sunday, April 10, 1949, in Francesville, Indiana, to the late John F. and Anna (Westphal) Rogers.

On November 18, 1972, in Buffalo, Indiana, Harold married Betty M. Crosby; she survives.  
 

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the St. James Salem United Church of Christ of 10934 W. 600 S., Francesville, Indiana 47946.  

 

Celebration of Life Service will be at the St. James Salem United Church of Christ of rural Francesville, Indiana, at 11:00 a.m., on April 19,2023, with Rev. Bill McNabney officiating.  

Burial with Full Military Rites will follow the service in the St. James Salem Church Cemetery in rural Francesville, Indiana.

 

Memorials may be given to the Dr. Otis Bowen Veterans House of Indianapolis, IN, envelopes will be available at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home or can be mailed to the funeral home (6368 E. US 24, Monticello, IN 47960 C/O Harold Rogers).

Biographical Information:
Harold was born and raised in Francesville, Indiana.  He was a 1967 graduate of Francesville High School of Francesville, Indiana.  After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army serving in the 1st Cavalry Unit during Vietnam. Returning home in 1971, he met the love of his life. Harold had worked at the Old RCA factory in Monticello, Indiana until 1976, when he left to take over the family farm in Pulaski County.  He was an active member of his community holding several positions with the West Central School Corporation and served as an advisor for the Beaver Township Trustee's office many years. Harold loved and enjoyed making signs and crosses from old barn wood to spread God's word.  He especially loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren. Harold was frequently found puttering around in his shop or out on the trails of the farm on the golf cart. 

Survivors include:

Wife,

Betty M. Rogers of Francesville, Indiana;

 

Daughter,

Rose (husband Jeff) Hunt of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Sons,

John (wife Malena) Rogers of Groveland, Illinois, and

Brad (wife Bethany) Rogers of Cincinnati, Ohio;

 

Grandchildren,

Brenna Hunt,

Jimmy Hunt,

Noah Rogers,

Lydia Rogers,

Lucy Rogers, and 

Jack Rogers;

 

Sisters,

Donna (husband Fred) Rogers - Wadycki of Downer Grove, Illinois and

Charlene Gutwein of Rensselaer, Indiana;

 

Mother-in-law,

Nellie Crosby;

 

Brother-in-laws,

George (wife Debbie) Crosby of Francesville, Indiana, and

Robert "Bob" (wife Rosie) Crosby of Buffalo, Indiana;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:

Parents,

John and Anna (Westphal) Rogers;

 

Sister,

Carol Burton

 

Brother,

Charles Rogers

 

Father-in-law,

Eugene Crosby

 

Brother-in-laws,

John Gutwein,

Phil Wadycki, and

George Burton 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960

 (574) 583-8488.