ALAN KEMMEL ROGERS -

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ALAN KEMMEL ROGERS 1915 - 2009 Kem passed away November 11, 2009 at the Riverview Health Centre. He was born in the original Grace Hospital September 5, 1915, when his dad Edgar Garfield Rogers was serving overseas in the First World War. His mother Mae Margret Watson was greatly sorrowed to lose her other only two children in the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918. Kem was raised in River Heights and went to St. John's College completing grade eleven. He then attended Kingston Military School for a short time until his Honourable Discharge for medical reasons. He married Clare Edna Reichmuth September 5, 1945 and had a good marriage together for 35 years, until her passing in 1980. Their union produced two girls, Terry Miller (Brian), Donna Jenkins (Derek) and two boys, Garth and Bob. Kem was proud of his nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Kem started work for his dad in 1933 and worked at Canadian Rogers until he retired. He also worked for both the Canadian and United States governments at the time of the Second World War. He was a very successful businessman with many concerns. He is especially proud of his relationship with his business partner Bob Black, together they started Protelec Alarms in 1968. Dad was part of many good causes, a member of the Shrine and Masons for over 50 years, past president Winnipeg Executive Association and Rotary International for 34 years. An avid sportsman who loved to duck hunt, fish, bowl, curl and golf as a longtime member at St. Charles Country Club. He was a world traveller and enjoyed times at his cottage at Lake of the Woods. Let's not forget he loved the Blue Bombers and attended his first labour day classic in 1935 in Regina. He was a long time season ticket holder for them and the Jets. Dad loved playing cards and was well known for his skill in bridge and cribbage. Finally dad would like to express his love and respect to Marion Frances Simpson, his wife who shared the last 26 years together, accepting and enjoying all life had to offer. His family would like to express thanks for the care he received at Riverview Health Centre. A special thanks to daughter-in-law Ivy Rogers for all the help in the last few years. A celebration of life takes place Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at The Wellington, 3161 Grant Avenue at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2009