William "Jake" Rogers' Obituary
07/10 & 11 /1919 -12/5/2009, of Hallandale Beach, Florida. Devoted husband of the late Mercedes, loving father of Willie Rogers, Barb Goepel (James), of Carol Stream, IL. Adored grandpa of Bill Rogers (Leyla) of Hollywood, Florida and Andy Rogers of Chicago, IL. Christian (Antoinette) Goepel of Larkspur, Ca and Emily Goepel of Carol Stream, IL, and Patty Jo Sebring of Chicago, IL. Great grand-children Brandon and Ashley Rogers of Ft Anne, NY. “Jake” leaves many life-long friends and acquaintances all over the country.
He was a WWII Air Force Veteran, serving his country in Italy and North Africa. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, moving to Chicago as a child and in 1970, moved with his wife to South Florida where he enjoyed the rest of his life.
In Lieu of flowers, Please donate in his name, to the American Cancer Society or to the Charity of your choice.
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