Charles A. Rogers Obituary
A celebration of Chuck's life and faith will be held at noon on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Kalamazoo Community Church, 2435 N. 26th Street, Kalamazoo. Friends may visit with the family at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Helping Hands program at Kalamazoo Community Church, in care of the funeral home.
Charles "Chuck" Rogers, age 77, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Chuck was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on February 5, 1949, the son of Clyde and Bertha (McBride) Rogers. He proudly served in the United States Army from January 1969 through December 1970.
On October 14, 1978, Chuck married the love of his life, Norma Jean Harrell. This year would have marked their 48th wedding anniversary. Each year, Chuck and Norma celebrated their anniversary by spending the week up north, enjoying the beautiful fall colors. In recent years, they were also fortunate to spend their winters in Florida, where they formed special friendships that remained an important part of their lives.
Chuck was deeply involved in his church for many years and served in several roles. As the kids fondly said, "He was the best Sunday school teacher ever.". Chuck worked at the Kalamazoo Mill of Graphic Packaging International from November 21, 1977, until his retirement on March 31, 2014. After many years of hard work, he was able to cross golfing at Pebble Beach off his bucket list. He treasured sharing that unforgettable experience with his two sons and brother-in-law and talked about it until the day he died.
An avid outdoorsman, Chuck enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and camping with family and friends. In his younger years, he was a dedicated upland game hunter and a crack marksman, known for his exceptional skill with a firearm. He shared countless good times at the hunting cabin with his best friends and his boys. He especially looked forward to his annual trip to the Mississippi River, where he fished from the barge with his good friend, Ole Al.
Chuck loved sharing his musical talents with family and friends, whether around a campfire or anywhere a crowd had gathered. He was well known for his quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, and the many voices and sounds that delighted children of all ages—especially the all-time favorites, Sneaky Snake and Donald Duck. He loved telling jokes and sending funny memes simply to make others smile.
Above all, Chuck loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and children of all ages. His warmth, laughter, faith, and playful spirit will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Norma; his children, Trina (Danny) Scott, Melissa Tutt, Rebecca Bernal, Charles Rogers Jr., Matthew (Valerie) Rogers and Scott Robinson; his brothers, Larry (Brenda) Rogers and Russell Rogers; his sisters, LouAnn Boyd and Penny Warren; his brothers-in-law, Terry (Donna) Byers, Ron Harrell, and Louis Byers; his sisters-in-law, Janice Beauchamp, Martha Serio, Maria (Scott) Bielski, Roberta Harrell, Barb Rust, and Becky Hallberg; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Lester Allen Rogers and Earl Rogers; and his brothers-in-law, Patrick Warren, Jerry Byers, Robert Smith, Donald Harrell, and Wayne Beauchamp.
