Charles (Bob) Rogers, 88, passed away in Sheridan, Wyoming on August 13, 2006 following a brief illness. Bob was born August 8, 1918 in Wheatland, Wyoming to Ralph and Mae Rogers. Bob worked as a ranch hand on ranches in the Chugwater and Pinedale, Wyoming areas prior to serving in Company C of the 157th Regiment during WWII. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he was employed by Continental Pipeline for 32 years until his retirement. He married Irene Derby on May 31, 1938. Together they raised 6 children. Bob lived the majority of his life in the Cheyenne area until his recent move to Sheridan to be closer to family. He was active in the VFW and Masons. The Masons recently honored him for 50 years of membership and service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with horses. In his later years, he especially enjoyed meeting his friends at the local coffee shop to catch up on the week's events. Bob also very much loved his family and holiday gatherings were special occasions for him.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Irene and son Carl. He is survived by his children Charlene Rogers of Superior, Colorado; George Rogers of Sheridan, Wyoming; Edith Harbuz of Casper, Wyoming; Trisha Lewis of Wasilla, Alaska; and John Rogers of Casper, Wyoming. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his sister Betty Jean Sayers of Missouri; and his brother Donald Rogers of Pinedale, Wyoming. He also leaves behind many good friends.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Wiederspahn Chapel of the Chimes in Cheyenne. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens in Cheyenne. Kane Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be sent to the VFW National Home for Children, c/o First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801, Attn: Tara Keep

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