Delphine Rogers
September 7, 1927 ~ October 12, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Delphine Rogers, 87, of Gettysburg, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the Avera Gettysburg Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Jeff Adel presiding. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Delphine Leona Rogers was born September 7, 1927 in rural Potter County to Elmer Sr. and Sarah (McLean) Hansen. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1946, and on June 10, 1946, she married Leon Rogers at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg. They were married for 68 wonderful years and lived most of their life in the Elida Township, seven miles southeast of Gettysburg.
Delphine spent many years working as a homemaker. She also worked at the Potter County Treasurer’s Office from 1948-1950, at the Bowling Alley Cafe from 1962-1963, and at the ophthalmology clinic for Dr. Torbert. In 1967 she began helping Leon raise their herd of sheep. Delphine was proud to have served on the city council. She was a hard worker who helped initiate the Super 8 Motel and the fourplex apartments on Main Street.
Delphine enjoyed music, and she always loved to sing. Throughout her life, she sang at over 200 funerals. She was a member of the United Methodist Choir for over 65 years, and she was an active member in the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Delphine also spent a lot of time fishing and playing cards with Leon and her lifelong friends, Delores and Roger Moore.
While living in the Black Hills from 1988-1989, Delphine met a special Greek friend, Eleni Mavrondoni. Eleni was a neighbor who became her lifelong friend. She came to visit several times, and she always called Delphine “Mommy”. The last time Eleni spoke with Delphine and Leon, she had mentioned visiting them in December.
After Delphine and Leon retired, they spent many winters in the south and took several bus trips which they very much enjoyed.
Survivors include her husband, Leon Rogers; sisters-in-law: LaJean Hansen of Gettysburg, Arliss Hansen of St. James, MN, and Bonnie Comeau of Armour; brother-in-law, Dale (Phyllis) Rogers of Sioux Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Delphine is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Johnny and Terry Hansen; her nephew, Kirk Hansen; and her great-nephew, Erik Hansen.
Delphine Leona Rogers was born September 7, 1927 in rural Potter County to Elmer Sr. and Sarah (McLean) Hansen. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1946, and on June 10, 1946, she married Leon Rogers at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg. They were married for 68 wonderful years and lived most of their life in the Elida Township, seven miles southeast of Gettysburg.
Delphine spent many years working as a homemaker. She also worked at the Potter County Treasurer’s Office from 1948-1950, at the Bowling Alley Cafe from 1962-1963, and at the ophthalmology clinic for Dr. Torbert. In 1967 she began helping Leon raise their herd of sheep. Delphine was proud to have served on the city council. She was a hard worker who helped initiate the Super 8 Motel and the fourplex apartments on Main Street.
Delphine enjoyed music, and she always loved to sing. Throughout her life, she sang at over 200 funerals. She was a member of the United Methodist Choir for over 65 years, and she was an active member in the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Delphine also spent a lot of time fishing and playing cards with Leon and her lifelong friends, Delores and Roger Moore.
While living in the Black Hills from 1988-1989, Delphine met a special Greek friend, Eleni Mavrondoni. Eleni was a neighbor who became her lifelong friend. She came to visit several times, and she always called Delphine “Mommy”. The last time Eleni spoke with Delphine and Leon, she had mentioned visiting them in December.
After Delphine and Leon retired, they spent many winters in the south and took several bus trips which they very much enjoyed.
Survivors include her husband, Leon Rogers; sisters-in-law: LaJean Hansen of Gettysburg, Arliss Hansen of St. James, MN, and Bonnie Comeau of Armour; brother-in-law, Dale (Phyllis) Rogers of Sioux Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Delphine is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Johnny and Terry Hansen; her nephew, Kirk Hansen; and her great-nephew, Erik Hansen.
Luce Funeral of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Delphine’s arrangements.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Delphine. She was a unique individual that will be greatly missed. I hope that God’s promise of a resurrection (John 5:28,29) along with your cherished memories of Delphine, will bring you comfort during this difficult time. I, with you, look forward to the fulfillment of God’s original purpose for the earth when we can live forever on a peaceful earth along with our loved ones. – Psalms 37:9-11. Even death will be no more!-Revelation 21:3,4. May these promises be of comfort to you as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead.