Jerry R. Rodgers, 85, of Hermann, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
He was born Feb. 16, 1939, to Kimball and Ruby (Quick) Rodgers in Union.
He was united in marriage to Frances “Fran” Cochman, July 11, 1959.
Jerry worked as a head meat cutter for Kroger Grocery Store for 43 years.
He was a member of the Hermann Area Jaycees and Hermann Lions Club where he spent many hours volunteering at Hermann festivals and special community events. He also served on the Hermann Industrial Park Planning committee and board from the time it was first established.
Jerry was preceded in death by wife of almost 30 years, Fran.
He is survived by sons, Dean Rodgers and wife Janet of Hermann and Chad Rodgers of St. Peters; daughters, Sherry Rodgers of St. Peters, and Jennifer Rogers and husband Mathew of Ballwin; sisters, Jean Webb and husband Richard of Union, and Arlene Campbell and husband Wayne of Washington; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 4, at Toedtmann and Grosse Funeral Home, Hermann, with Rev. Andy Wilson officiating. Burial was at Oak Haven Memorial Gardens, Hermann.
Memorials suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer.
