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Gerald 'Jerry' Roger
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[November
09, 2011]
LINCOLN -- Gerald Dale "Jerry" Roger,
71, of Lincoln, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at his home. |
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A graveside service with military rites will be at 3
p.m. Friday at Green Hill Cemetery, San Jose.
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.
Mr. Roger worked for NASA for 17 years. He left
NASA to care for his ailing mother and aunt. He ran
and managed an antique store in Delavan in early
2000, and in 2002 he moved to San Jose to take care
of his best friend, Larry Higginbotham, until this
past year he became ill himself.
He served in the Army Special Forces from
1961-1964 during the Vietnam War.
He was born Dec. 23, 1939, in Peoria to Leonard
Charles Roger and Frederica Lenore Roger.
He is survived by his friend and fellow veteran
Larry Higginbotham of Lincoln and an adopted son
named Leonard from Africa.
Jerry's parents preceded him in death. |
He was a member of Blue Lodge 156 in Delavan,
Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria, Shriners
International and Royal Arch Masons of Pekin Chapter
25.
Memorials may be given to the military
organization of the donor's choice.
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