Delbert Earl Rogers

Delbert Earl Rogers, 66, of Nevada, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Nevada. He was born on July 3, 1956, in Nevada, to Ansel Delbert and Wilma (Bowles) Rogers.

Delbert grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1974. Delbert worked for several area grocery stores and later for O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar. For the past 11 years he has been employed by Platinum Aerostructures on East Highland in Nevada. He had recently signed papers to receive social security benefits and planned to retire in November. Delbert enjoyed playing “pool," watching any and all sports on TV, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Delbert had a love of animals and took care of many stray pets over the years. Delbert was also known for his “love” of lemon meringue pie.

Delbert was the only boy in his family and had seven sisters. He is survived by four sisters, Shirley Thompson (Estel) of Nevada, Donna Lutes (Larry) Nevada, Mary Dighero, Bolivar, Mo., and Connie Oliver (Rance), Fort Scott, Kan. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Delbert was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Pat McClellan, Bonnie Bott, and Brenda McCarthy.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 14, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m., prior to the service on Thursday.

Contributions may be made in Delbert’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Nevada Animal Shelter in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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