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Bruce A. Rogers 1949-2010
Bruce Alan Rogers was born July 24, 1949 in Cumberland, Iowa to Robert E. Rogers and Virginia (Garside) Rogers. He passed away suddenly at his home on July 31, 2010.
Bruce graduated from Cumberland-Massena High School in 1967. After he graduated he attended Dana College in Blair, NE, Omaha University (now UNO) and later entered the US Army in 1970 where he served as part of US Army Signal Corp in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey and Fort Wainwright, Alaska for 2 ½ years. He was also in the Army National Guard – Atlantic Unit. Bruce has been part of the Anita American Legion Post #210, for 23 years.
On July 4, 1970 Bruce married Sharon K. Schulte. Bruce and Sherry later made their home in Fort Dodge, Iowa and were blessed with two sons, Shaun Timothy and Joshua Alan. In Fort Dodge Bruce spent 8 years with Centel as a lineman, installer, and worked his way to Central Office repair.
In February of 1980, Bruce and Sherry moved to Denison, Iowa where Bruce would work as the General Manager for Centel/Vista for the next 12-1/2 years. Bruce’s early passions included his work with the Midwestern Players, his famous jeep trips with his sons, his annual family RAGBRAI trips and following his son’s wrestling careers. (He never missed a match!)
In 1992 Bruce’s job as District Telephone Manager took them to Fairmont, Minnesota before he would return to his hometown of Cumberland in the summer of 1995. Since that time Bruce and Sherry have lived in Cumberland.
No matter where Bruce’s work took him, his heart was always in Cumberland. He loved his hometown and took so much pride in his work, not only as the Cumberland Phone Company Manager, but his many civic duties with Cumberland Community Club. So many community projects were close to his heart, like the main street flags, children’s Holiday events, town clean-up activities and much more. Bruce truly lived a daily life that he loved. From his morning coffee with his dad Bob, to conversing with his customers, perfecting his grilling techniques to watching his weekly NASCAR races.
In recent years Bruce and Sherry picked up the travel bug. Bruce loved to experience new places. His recent trips took them to Puerto Rico with great friends and Costa Rica with his son, Josh and family. The picture displayed of Bruce on the beach was taken in Costa Rica in April 2009.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherry Rogers. Parents: Bob and Virginia Rogers. Sons: Shaun T. Rogers and wife, Yvonne Rogers of Port Orchard, Washington and Joshua A. Rogers and wife, Jennifer Rogers of Omaha, Nebraska. Grandchildren: Aaron (14), Andie Jo (12) and Abby (8) of Port Orchard, Washington; Sadie (3), and expected Grand-daughter (October 30th) of Omaha, Nebraska.
Sister Diane K. Harrison and husband Kenneth Harrison of Anita, IA.
Survivors include many more loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support. Bruce’s passing has left a void in all of our lives. We will miss him every day. His ashes will be buried 3 miles west of the town he so loved, appropriately on a hill with a perfect view of the Cumberland Water tower and the Phone Company cell tower. Bruce was 61 years old.
Thank you!
Thank you for the generous outpouring of love and assistance in this difficult time. It means the world to us that so many people were willing to stop by, send flowers, bring food, help with the services, and make donations.
Thank you,
The Rogers Family
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Donations from Cumberland 125 announced
Cumberland 125 recently distributed funds in the amount of $10,000 to the Cumberland Public Library. This money was made possible through fundraising events that have been held since August 2007 and during the 125-year celebration in June 2009. The library’s plans are to use the money for renovations and expansion. There was also a donation of $2,000 given to the Cumberland Senior Center Sponsors for use of the Senior Haven building over the past 2½ years for meetings, Bingo, and the History Display during the celebration. Cumberland 125 is also in the process of purchasing a “Welcome” sign to be placed on the north edge of town come this spring. The reflective vinyl sign will cost $1,300 and additional supplies for framing and installation will be needed. Also this spring the time capsule will be buried in the City Park. The weather did not cooperate last fall to get the time capsule back in its spot. There are still a few items left from the celebration available (cookbooks, memory books, etc) if anyone is interested. Thank you to all involved with Cumberland 125 making it possible to give such sizable donations to our local organizations and giving back to the community of Cumberland.
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