Kenneth Rogers, 94, of Biddle, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus.
Kenneth Rogers was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 19, 1919 to Alva and Charlotte (Clay) Rogers. Kenneth spent his life ranching near Biddle. On June 22, 1949 Kenneth married Bernadine Oedekoven in Broadus. To this union six children were born: Charlanne (Jim) Lemke, Avin Rogers, Connie (Nathan) Rumph, Tammy Hartman, Tassie (Wade) Irion, and Carlene (Andrew “Bub”) Gaskill.
In addition to working with cattle, Kenneth enjoyed driving, owning, and fixing up cars. Buying and selling cars had always been Kenneth’s hobby. Kenneth learned to play the piano by ear. He played for area dances with several other local musicians. He enjoyed visiting with family, friends, and neighbors, as well as hauling cattle to the stockyards and sales rings during the shipping season. He rarely missed an auction sale and always came home with a pickup load of bargains. He had a plan for every purchase but never had enough time to complete them. In his later years, the highlight of his week was going to church at Biddle and enjoying the fellowship of the potluck dinners.
Kenneth is survived by his children, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. The grandchildren are: Kristal Lemke, Sheriann (Ryan) Lemke Hudson, Justin Lemke, Mandy (Josh) Rumph Miller, Christopher (Rikki) Rumph, Alex Rumph, Nicole (Todd) Rumph Gardner, Ross Hartman, Matthew Hartman, Jennifer Hartman, Brittany (Dalton) Irion Packard, Brianna Irion, Bethany Irion, Drew Gaskill, Garrett Gaskill, and Amanda Gaskill. The great grandchildren are Keaton, Kennedy, and Kinsley Miller and Mason and Lucas Rumph.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Alva and Charlotte Rogers, infant great grandson Robin Noble Miller, and wife of 58 years, Bernadine.
Visitation will be held at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Faith Bible Church in Broadus on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Condolences for the family may be left at: www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends and family desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday October 18, 2013
Faith Bible Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday October 18, 2013
Faith Bible Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Lisa and Roger Gaskill says
Charlanne, Tammi, Tassie, Carlene, and all of the Rogers families
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers to all of you.
Pam & David Nisley says
Praying for you! Know that we care for each one in the loss of your dear dad, grandpa and great grandpa. May you feel the loving arms of Jesus wrapped closely around you during this time and in the weeks and months to come.
Kim R. Smarsh says
Connie, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Laura Lee Ullrich says
Thinking of all you Rogers kids and grandkids and sending our sincere sympathy. May the care of your friends and neighbors, your precious memories, and God’s amazing grace sustain you.
Kathi Rooney Pfeifle says
Tammy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mickie Stuart says
Carlene, Bub, Drew, Garrett, and Amanda
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Jesus wrap his loving arms around you in your time of sorrow. Rusty, Mickie, Wacey & Bailey Stuart
Bonnie Bogner Sprague says
Charlanne and all of the Rogers family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending much love and light to surround you in comfort during this most difficult of times. Bonnie
Allyson Kane says
Charlanne and Family..So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing…I know how close you were with him and what a huge void this will be in your life. Hope it helps to know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Allyson
Carol Mellor Hanrahan says
Charlanne and Family, I’m so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. It’s so hard to lose a loved one, but you have the many years of treasured memories. Your Dad and Mom are united again! I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Carol
Lynette Kerbel says
Charlanne, Tassie, Brittany, Briana, and Bethany and rest of family, I am thinking about you and your loss of your father and grandfather. I am so sorry. Will keep you in my prayers. Lynette
Darlene Cole says
Charlanne and the rest of the Roger’s family. I was sad to hear about the loss of your day. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. He did have a nice long life…I know it never seems long enough when we lose those we love, but now you have an angel in heaven looking over you always. May you be comforted by all the great memories you have of your Dad/Grandpa/Great Grandpa. Love and blessings….Dar
Haggard Family says
Our prayers are with Avin and the Rogers Family in this difficult time! Kenny will be dearly missed!
Connie Capra says
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Draw strength from each other. Share stories and remember the “good ol’ days”!
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tammy and Rogers family in your sorrow.
Cherish the memories you have to hold onto in your heart.
(((Big Hugs)))
Warren and Carol Schuetzle
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Kenneth Rogers – May you find comfort in your loving memories, great pictures and in recalling his many talents. God did not purpose that mankind suffer and die and has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). Our loving Creator has promised an end to pain and death. (Revelation 21:4). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden, will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also upon Earth” (Matt 6:9, 10). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Pete & June Minow says
Charlanne, Tammy and all the Rogers family, We extend our condolences in the loss of your loved one. May happy memories be of comfort to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your family.
Scott and Brigit Hemmer and family says
My deepest condolences to your family! It was my privilege to get to know Kenneth and Bernadine and the loving and caring family you all have. My heart goes out to all of you and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.