John R. Rogers, age 71, of Imlay City, passed away January 17, 2022 at McLaren Lapeer surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1950 at St. John Hospital, the son of John Allen Rogers and Sevart (Shanlian) Rogers. He graduated from Romeo High School in 1968, he then went to college where he received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He worked in furniture sales for 40 years. He married his beloved wife Marjeta Dinkollari on April 10, 2004. John and his wife Marjeta owned and operated The Furniture Broker, LLC in Almont for over 18 years. He was an avid softball player and enjoyed the outdoors. He was always on the move, cutting the lawn and working in his shed. John loved his family most of all and shall be missed by many.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marjeta of Imlay City; loving children, John Rogers of Indianapolis, Jennifer Rogers of Indianapolis, Juan (Elona) Andoni of Harrison Twp., Ina (Anthony) Gavrilovski of Imlay City; grandchildren, Haley, Payton, Nicholas, Addelyn, Adela, Gianna, Alina, Anthony Jr. and Ivana. Also surviving brothers, Albert (Diane) Rogers of Florida, Virgil Rogers of Florida; and brother-in-law, Harvey Standfest of Imlay City.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11a.m. Burial will be made at Scotch Settlement Cemetery.
John was preceded in death by his father, John Rogers in 2006; mother, Sevart Rogers in 1986; and sister, Ada in 2021.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Muir Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center (2650 S. VanDyke, Imlay City, MI 48444.)
