Gus A. Rogers
June 1 1928 - February 12 2017
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday February 15th 2017 2-8 p.m.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
GAC
Wednesday February 15th 2017 at 4:30 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
SFI
Wednesday February 15th 2017 at 4:30 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
Funeral Mass
Thursday February 16th 2017 at 10:00 am
St. Matthias Catholic Church
1582 Ferris Road
Columbus
, Ohio 43224
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Obituary
Gus A. Rogers, age 88, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 12, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He lived by his favorite motto, “Don’t worry, Be happy.” A man of faith and tradition, he strongly believed if you have family you have everything. He knew no strangers; everyone was family. He was an avid OSU Buckeye and Cincinnati Reds fan, and loved gatherings of all kinds, especially golf outings, dancing, sporting events, traveling, social events, playing cards, bowling and watching OSU football at the India Oak. He served as a medic in the Korean War. He was a proud owner of a local filling station and family operated Ledo’s Pizza. Gus retired from Johnson’s Industrial Catering and enjoyed working at Sawmill Athletic Club throughout his retirement years. He was a founding member of the American Italian Golf Association and Riviera Country Club. He was also active in the SFI Lodge, St. Clair Athletic Club, the G.A.C., St. Francis Seniors, AMVETS Post 89 and a longtime member of St. Matthias Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Josephine; brothers and sister-in-law, John (Margaret) and Michael; brother-in-law, Bob Harper; mother and father-in-law, Nick and Mary Melaragno; son-in-law, Dan Welker; and grandson, James Lawson. Survived by his loving wife, Esther, of 63 years; children, Cathy Welker-Lynch, Steve (Jean) Rogers, JoAnn (Mike) Riley, Mary Teresa (Cyril) Monesi, Rita (Jim) Lawson and Patrick Rogers; grandchildren, Chad, Kaleigh (Adam), Kelsey (fiance' Seth), Ben (Lindsey), Hannah, Jacob, Andrew (Megan), Trisha, Dominic, Christa, Aaron, Rachel, Ben, and Michaela; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; also survived by sister, Grace Harper; sister-and brother-in-laws, Judy Rogers, Teresa (Bud) Joos, Nick (Mary Lou) Melaragno, Mary Ann (Carl) Fielding and Angie (Mike) Welling; and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 2-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus OH 43212; (services led by the GAC followed by S.F.I. will begin at 4:30). Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Saint Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road (at Karl). Rev. Fr. Raymond Larussa, Presider. Burial to follow, St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne. Donations in his memory may be made to Ohio Health Hospice (Kobacker House), 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus (43214), Boys Town, P.O. Box 8000, Boys Town, NE (68010) or a charity of your choice. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Gus A. Rogers
From : Dorothy Blinco
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 13th 2017
My deepest and sincere thoughts are with each of you as you pass through this difficult time. May God Bless and protect you all !
From : Susan Rogers Willmore
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 13th 2017
Thinking of All with Love and Sympathy. Uncle Gus, Uncle Mickey and maybe even my Dad getting nothing but holes in ones. Susan
From : Robin Smith Kreuz & family
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 13th 2017
Our deepest sympathy to your family. In the hard days ahead, we want you to know your so loved. Words can't describe what he meant to me growing up. So many wonderful memories of the X-mas get togethers and parties in the basement at the house on homestead. My life was forever changed by him and your family. Sending all my love to you! God bless, Robin & family
From : Randy and Lori Bowman
To : Jo Riley and Family
Date: February 13th 2017
Our thoughts, prayers and sincere sympathy is with you during this time of great loss.
From : Mike and Michelle Cordi
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 13th 2017
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Mike and Michelle Cordi
From : Cheryl Capraro (Beatty)
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 13th 2017
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your entire family. My family lived across the street from you on Homecroft Dr. Back in the day when all of the neighborhood kids played outside all day into evening.
From : Sylvie Kanho
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 14th 2017
Dear Joann,
I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear about your dad. I was saddened by the news. Please accept my sincere condolences and please extend my sympathy to the rest of your family.
I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks as you are going through your process of grieving.
From : Caroline and Joe Laughlin
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 14th 2017
Sending our deepest Sympathy to all of you. My memories of Gus were of his visits to California.
Seeing him outside by the pool reading and enjoying the sunshine. I always loved his Pizzelle cookies he would bake.
From : Kim and Jim Tata
To : Rogers Family
Date: February 14th 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with sincere sympathy at this time of sorrow. May God bless you and your family with the grieving process... you will always remember the loving memories and wonderful times... we will be thinking of you....Our deepest sympathy to you and you family. Sincerely Kim and Jim Tata