James R. Rogge, 79, of New Albany, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013.
He retired from the Kentucky Air National Guard as a Chief Master Sergeant after more than 30 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling across the country with his wife in their RV. He was born April 23, 1933 in Floyds Knobs, to the late Herman and Mona Meddles Rogge.
He is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Dolores M. Archer Rogge; son, James R. “Bob” Rogge Jr. and his wife, Lisa; sister, Diana Montgomery and her husband, Erle; grandsons, Adam and his wife, Lauren, and Matthew Rogge; and great-granddaughters, Brynne and Lainey Rogge.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda.
Cremation was chosen following Jim’s wishes. A private burial will take place at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.
Newcomer Funeral Home, New Albany, is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.newcomerindiana.com
Obituaries
February 19, 2013
James R. Rogge
79; of New Albany
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- Bernice Brock, 95; of Georgetown
- Larkin ‘Bud’ Lee Cochran, 60; of Charlestown
- Henry A. Gesenhues, 82; of New Albany
- James M. Gilfoy Sr., 80; of Jeffersonville
- Franklin M. ‘Frank’ Dills, 84; of Sellersburg
- William Charles “Tex” Hartman, 70; of Corydon
- Victor Eugene Perkins, 85; of Jeffersonville
- William Edward Quick, 73; of Ft. Smith, Ark.
- Mary Anna Kinzer Simcox, 99; of Elizabeth
- Maysel Irene Abbott Wright, 92; of Borden
- Jun 17, 2013
- Robert ‘Bobby Dale’ Genet, 60; of Clarksville
- John Thomas Kern Jr., 53; of Charlestown
- Kevin R. ‘Bubby’ Miller, 32; of New Albany
- Charles E. Riley, 43; of New Albany
- Annette Marie Winders, 52; of Floyds Knobs
- Evelyn ‘Bernice’ Pendleton Wyatt, 85; of Clarksville
- Jun 16, 2013
- Mary E. (Cochran) Erb, 79; of New Albany
- Gerald A. Goldman, 94; of Sellersburg
- Jun 14, 2013
- Ernestine Clark Turner , 78; of Jeffersonville
- Donald Robinson, 76; of Utica
