Richard Arnold Rogero, age 94,of Marietta, GA passed away on January 12, 2021. He was born in 1926 to Richard Louis Rogero and Mildred Louise McClellan. He graduated from Putnam High School and was drafted in the US Army in 1944. He served in several branches of the US military (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps) and retired after 21+ years of service. After his military career he was employed by several Chrysler dealerships and retired from Marietta Dodge.
He had a passion for baseball. While in the Air Force he coached the 6205th Air Police baseball team at Clark Air Force base and after his military retirement he enjoyed watching Atlanta Braves baseball, as well has attending his children and grandchildren’s baseball and softball games. In his spare time he also enjoyed watching John Hagee ministry, attending VFW bingo, carpentry, ceramics, word search puzzles, and reading his Bible.
He was a faithful member at Mount Paran North Church of God and was a member of the American Legion and active member of VFW post 2681 in Marietta.
Richard is preceded in death by his wife; Violet M. Rogero, son; Daniel J. Rogero, daughter; Alice M. Williams, parents; Richard L. Rogero and Mildred L. Rogero, brother; Jack W. Rogero, and sisters; Helen F. Wetherington and Rose Etta Rogero.
He is survived by children, Jackie and Andy Owens of Suches, GA; Richard and Susan Rogero of Griffin, GA; Nancy and Tommy Arn, of Marietta GA; Patrick and Irina Rogero of Richmond Hill, GA; Joel and Angie Rogero of Kennesaw GA; Angelina Rogero of Alton, IL; sister Elizabeth J. Mauldin of San Mateo, FL; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and a host of loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in Richard’s name to VFW Foundation, A. G. Rhodes of Cobb, or other charity of your choice by visiting, https://www.vfw.org/foundation, https://www.agrhodes.org/our-homes/cobb/
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