Byron Rogers

November 29, 2011

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Byron Rogers, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA.

Byron was born February 17, 1963 to Janice (Maurer) and Dwayne Rogers. For a number of years, Byron worked in the maintenance department at Heinz Co. in Muscatine, IA and was also a first responder at Dexter and Wilton. In 2005, he found the love of his life, Jane Pohlman. Although they only had a short time together, they cherished each moment. Byron will be remembered for his generosity and his unrelenting humor towards everyone.

He had a passion for cars and motorcycles and possessed many throughout his life. Byron was also an avid Jeff Gordon and NASCAR fan and enjoyed spending time at the Iowa Speedway with his family.

Byron is survived by his fiancée, Jane Pohlman; mother, Janice Maurer; and father, Dwayne Rogers. His pride and joy were his children, sons, Blake (Stefanie) Rogers and Chase Rogers, daughters, Jessica (Brian) Pittarelli, SummerLee Rogers, and Cayla Allen. He is also survived by his sisters, Tina (Mike) Sudbrock, Ginger (Dan) Kromrie, and Jackie (Robert) Knapp. Byron had a special relationship with his half-sister, Peggy and half-brother, Butch in addition to many nieces, nephew and extended family, every one of them very special to him.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Eugene Lipp; uncle, Beach Gregg; grandma, Irene Issacs; and aunt, Caroline Moreland.

We love you Byron, you will be missed.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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