Frank J. Rogers, Sr, 85 of Exeter Twp., Berks Co., PA passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017, at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born July 2, 1931 in Erwin, TN., he was the son of the late George Rogers and Helen (Doan) Rogers. Frank was the husband of the late Helen Rose (Mellen) Rogers.
He was a self-employed painter for 63 years, retiring in 2007. Frank was a member of Union Lodge #479 F&AM raised November 22, 1988, and was a past Junior Deacon. He was very active in his community doing charity work for various organizations.
Surviving are 3 sons, Michael R. husband of Brenda Rogers of East Earl, PA, Frank J. Jr. husband of Kim Rogers of Mohnton, PA, William R. Rogers of Schwenksville, PA; 3 daughters, Carol wife of John Sosnoski of Georgetown, DE., Georgena Ann Evans of Elverson, PA, Tina Ann Ziegler of Birdsboro, PA; 3 sisters, Linda Garland of Erwin, TN., Carolyn Pate of Erwin, TN., Merita Edwards of Erwin, TN.; 5 grandchildren, Katie Ann, Ashley Ann, Brittany Ann, Michaeline Karla, Jack Ryan; and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by 2 sisters, Frances Bales and Kathleen Green.
A viewing will be held at Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., 144 North Spruce St., Birdsboro, PA on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. With Union Lodge service at 8:30 PM. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday April 22, 2017 at 10:30AM at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reading, PA.
Contributions may be made to the Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro, PA 19508 to help the family with the final cost.
