NAME: Joseph Paul Rogers AGE 85
ADDRESS: Loretto, KY
DATE OF DEATH: 8:59 AM Wednesday, May 19, 2010
PLACE OF DEATH: He died peacefully at his home with his loving wife and nine children at his side.

He was born September 24, 1924 at Howardstown, KY. He was a three time survivor of cancer and World War II Veteran.


PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Parents: Leonard & Pauline Whelan Rogers
1 Grandson: Matthew Cowan
4 Brothers: Al, Ed, Bill & Vincent Rogers

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife of 60 years: Catherine H. Peterson Rogers
4 Sons:
Kenny (Prudence) - Bardstown, KY
Vincent (Betty Jo) - Campbellsville, KY
Frank (Anna) - Loretto, KY
Joe Rogers - Loretto, KY
5 Daughters:
Paula Blanford - Bardstown, KY
Mary Jane Warren - Calvary, KY
Rita Rust (Dennis) - Springfield, KY
Karen Hayes (Wayne) - Lebanon, KY
Lisa Brown (Bobby) - Lebanon, KY
26 Grandchildren and 25 Great Grandchildren
5 Sisters:
Lib Daniels - Maryland
Jean Ryan (Dan), Josephine Faulkner (John), Julie Hardesty (Ed) - all of Louisville, KY
Martha Ward - Bardstown, KY
1 Brother:
Joe Rogers (Louise) - Elizabethtown, KY

FUNERAL MASS 11 AM Friday, May 21, 2010 at St. Francis of Assisi Church - St. Francis, KY
CONCELEBRANTS: Rev. R. Joseph Hemmerle & Rev. Gerald Peterson
BURIAL : Lebanon National Cemetery where military rites will be performed by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
VISITATION: 2-9 PM Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home - Loretto, KY
Vigil will be at 4 PM Thursday