MULKEYTOWN – Raymond Dean Rogers, 87, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Stonbridge Nursing and Rehab.
He was born on November 27, 1937, in Mulkeytown, IL to Lloyd and Grace (Koenig) Rogers. He married JoAnn (McKinney) Rogers on May 18, 1957, and she preceded him in death on August 9, 2012.
He is survived by his children, Sara (Steve) Matyi of Du Quoin, Gale (Shirley) Rogers of Mulkeytown and Garry Rogers of Mulkeytown; grandchildren, Lindsi (Josh) Downs, Katie (Eric) Peradotto and Brenden Rogers; and great-grandchildren Jackson, Addison, Fisher and Lainey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother, Everett Gail Rogers.
He worked at the post office and was postmaster for over 30 years.
Dean loved to go hunting, golfing, bowling and going to races, but most of all he loved being able to spend time with family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Carmon Wuebbels officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery.
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