Don Rogers

Don Rogers, age 54 of Wahoo, died December 5, 2015 in Wahoo. He was born January 11, 1961 in Warner Robins, Georgia to Benjamin and Arlene (Johnson) Rogers. His family moved back to Wahoo when Don was a young child. As he was growing up in Wahoo, Don learned to hunt and fish and was often accompanied by his cat, Velvet, who, in the tradition of a well-trained hunting dog, retrieved the kill. Don attended all three public schools in Wahoo – South Ward, West Ward, and is a graduate of Wahoo High School. He enrolled at DeVry University in Kansas City to pursue studies in electrical engineering. He spent his life working as a welder at Valmont and, in the last several years, travelled throughout the country to work on large projects which provided him a wealth of new experiences. A consummate workaholic, often working seven days a week for several weeks straight, Don always made certain to carve out time for family fun and family vacations. He strictly enforced a do not disturb policy on weekdays from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. That time was reserved for watching Jeopardy. Don looked forward to his trips with friends to canoe, and to hunt and fish in Colorado, Oregon and other favorite destinations. He will be remembered and missed for his heart of solid gold. He is survived by his wife Denise Janecek of Wahoo; children Crystal (Josh Swahn) Reeves of Wahoo, John Rogers of Omaha, Carol Rogers of Wahoo, James Rogers of Wahoo; mother Arlene Bennett of Lincoln; sister Sandy (Dennis) Chmelka of Wahoo; nephew Michael (Crystal Johnson) Chmelka of Lincoln; step-great-nephew Nevaeh Johnson of Lincoln.