William Wayne Rogers

March 17, 1935 - January 18, 2022

William (Bill) Wayne Rogers of Groveport, Ohio, passed away on 1/18/2022 after spending an adventurous 86 yrs. on this earth. He was loved by his large family, Daughters: Connie Ogden, Debbie (Rick) Rollins and Jan (Dan) Woodruff. Grandchildren: Christine Martinez, Daniel (Louise) Rollins, Gary Ogden Jr, Sherri Crowl, Angela (Steve) Galiffo, Sue Ann Ross, Hayden (Mike) Park, Timmy (Mandy) Ross, Tammy Ross, Meghan (Jason) Beard and many, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Iver (Bridget) Rogers, parents Clyde and Myrtle Rogers, brothers Gene, Lloyd Thomas (LT) and Jim Rogers. He attended the Heritage Nazarene Church in Circleville, OH. He was a Freemason and a proud member of the Operating Engineers. In his younger years he worked in the California oil fields as a rigger. Then he found his way into the seat of a crane where he stayed for more than 30 yrs. Even after retirement he remained very busy as a California Real Estate Agent, he wrote a book, tinkered with various inventions, collected coins and played the stock market. He was also a mechanic, repaired windshields, drove big rigs hauling fuel and enjoyed playing solitaire on his computer. He loved to travel and for a few years he traveled the country with his wife selling jewelry, wind chimes and other items at festivals and fairs. Most important to him was his family and he liked the fact that his family tree can be traced back to the Mayflower. He was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 23, 2022, 1:00 pm - until the time of memorial service at 2:00 pm at Myers- Woodyard Funeral Home, 587 Main St. Groveport, OH Zoom link for service at 2 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83524076938?pwd=bHNXcW9aaG1DbHE0bmxlTVdGV1Y1UT09