Bob Rogers

November 13, 1933 - March 1, 2013

Bob Rogers, 79, an 11-year resident of Dublin, California passed away Friday March 1, 2013 from a stroke while surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born in Alameda, California; raised in Oakland, California, and resided in San Lorenzo, California for 37 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie; father of Steven (Christine Chesley Rogers), Kimberly, Lesley (Michael Esquivel, Jr). Adored grandfather of Hunter, Zoe and Lexi. Bob is survived by his sister Mary (Bruce Lyckberg) and brother Edward Michael Rogers (Aurora Pena). Predeceased by parents Olive and Basil Rogers, brothers Richard, David, Wayne, and Frank. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob served in the US Navy on the USS Philippine Sea from 1952 to 1955. Bob retired in 1990 from the telephone company where he worked as a testboard technician for 34 years. During his retirement, he worked part-time for Golden Gate X-Ray for 8 years. Most recently he worked as a volunteer in the Dublin office of Congressman Jerry McNerney. Bob will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor, and a laugh that could fill a room. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. He loved ocean sunsets, whale watching, and walking in the local Dublin parks. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Bob’s life on Saturday, March, 9, 2013 at the City of Dublin Heritage Park, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA. We will start the celebration at 11:30am in the historic Old St. Raymond Church followed by luncheon in the historic Sunday School Barn. Both buildings are located within the Heritage Park grounds. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, or to the charity of your choice.