Dennis Lyle Rogers, 70, of Monona, Iowa died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on May 10, 1950 to Norman and Erma (Wacht) Rogers in Dexter, Iowa.
Dennis married the love of his life, Janet (Morrison) Rogers, January 3, 1986. Dennis worked for Mid Iowa Grain/SGS for many years, eventually becoming the Vice President of the company. He considered his co-workers dear friends, speaking highly of them. Dennis enjoyed cooking, reading books, watching cooking and car shows, and listening to music. He had a “green thumb,” and found comfort in growing plants in the summer time.
Surviving Dennis are his wife, Janet Rogers of Monona, Iowa; his children, Travis (Heather) Rogers of Des Moines, Iowa, Shannon (Dan) Duffy of Hazleton, Iowa and Katie (Joey) Rathbun of Monona, Iowa, his father, Norman Rogers of Bonaparte, Iowa, his brother Michael Rogers of Bonaparte, Iowa, his sister Teresa Smith of Conway, South Carolina, and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother.
There are no services planned at this time. For those who knew Dennis, he was a private person. He did not wish to have services, but he and his family found comfort in these lyrics. Please remember Dennis for the kind, sweet soul he was.
“I have seen my last tomorrow, I’m holding my last breath, Goodbye, sweet world of sorrow, My new life, begins with death. I am standing on the mountain, I can hear the angels songs, I am reaching over Jordon, Take my hand, Lord lead me home. All my burdens, are behind me, I have prayed, my final pray, Don’t you cry, over my body, Cause that ain’t me, lying there.” (Lead me Home – Jamey Johnson)
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements