Richard Rogers

Richard “Dick” Rogers, age 90, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at his home in Portland. 

Dick was born Aug. 12, 1934, in Montpelier, Indiana, the son of Paul and Minnie (Malott) Rogers. He graduated from Gov. I.P. Gray School and served in the Army National Guard and U.S. Army. Dick worked for Sheller Globe as a maintenance supervisor and owned and operated Rogers Sales and Service in Portland. 

Dick served at Sexton of Green Park Cemetery in Portland. He was a member of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland and Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association. 

Dick married Marilyn Kay Manor on Dec. 1, 1956. 

Survivors include:

His wife of 68 years — Marilyn Kay Rogers, Portland, Indiana 

His children — Dave Rogers (wife: Kathy), Portland, Indiana, Teresa Bailey, Portland, Indiana, Christa Wall (husband: Jack), Portland, Indiana 

Six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Clyde “Bus” Rogers, Mae Pursley, Barbara Garretson and Jessie Welch.

Visitation will be held on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Hugh Kelly will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland. 

Memorials may be directed towards Stillwater Hospice or Trinity Arch Bridge Church. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.