Gerald A. Rodgers, Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and retired Navy Pilot in Korean War; Gerald passed away peacefully at his home in University Park, IL, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday March 3, 2018; beloved husband of Clara nee McKenzie Rodgers; loving father of Lise Mae Rodgers, Ardella (Les) Alberts, John (Carol) Rodgers and the late Daniel Rodgers;
cherished grandfather of 7, proud great grandfather of 5;
dearest brother of Lydia (the late Gene) Gallup and the late Franklin, Kenneth, and Herbert Rodgers; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Family and friend will gather for a visitation Sunday, March 11th at 4:00p.m. until time of Funeral Services 5:00 pm. at the Church of God 1801 Maple Rd. Joliet, IL. Interment will be held on Monday, March 12th 10:00 a.m. at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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