Edward Mayer Rognle, 88 of Gresham, Oregon, passed away on November 5, 2018 with family and loved ones by his side. Ed was born October 24, 1930 to Edwina and Nick Rognle in Portland, Oregon. He was the 1st born of two children. The family had a vacation home in Barview, Oregon and spent many happy years at the beach. Ed went to Commerce High School and a year at Garibaldi High School before enlisting in the Army in 1946. He forged his mother’s signature to enlist early. Our dad was a World War II Veteran! On March 17, 1950 he married Shirley Doreen Marks. They lived in St. Paul, Minnesota for a short time for Ed’s military service, then moved back to Portland to start a family. He was in the Army, Air-Corps, and the Oregon Air National Guard where he retired after 39 ½ years. Ed enjoyed coaching baseball, supporting all of his children’s sporting events, hunting, fishing, playing golf and being with his family. Mom and Dad were snow birds in their retirement traveling in their RV down to Yuma, Arizona and back for 20 years. During this time they made many lovely friends.
Ed is survived by the love of his life for the last 68 years, Shirley, Children; Jan and Brad Plancich, Susan Rowland, Julie and Randy Irwin, Foster–Son, Kelly Githens, Grandsons: Nicholas South, Erik Salyer, Granddaughters; Dara Wolcott, Kellie and Kerry Irwin, Andrea Salyer, Amanda and Stephanie Chisum, Great Grandchildren; Ava Ferraro, Giana, Isaiah, Josiah & Malachi Wolcott. Pre-deceased by their 1st born son, Gregg Mayer Rognle in June 4, 1981.
Ed was an extraordinary man who touched many lives. LIVE LIKE ED!!! Donations in Ed’s memory can be made to Hopewell Hospice House, 6171 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, Oregon 97239
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