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Portrait of Walter Alan Rogers
Too damn stubborn to stick around

Walter Alan Rogers

Alan
October 12, 1959 – July 14, 2026
Lived 66 years
Kettering, Ohio
Anything by Journey, Kansas, Foreigner,
Life story

Walter “Alan” Rogers of Kettering, Ohio, “cashed out” on July 14, 2026. Born on October 12, 1959, to Charles and Lucille Rogers, Alan was a spirited soul who embraced life with enthusiasm, Joy, and Humor.

Alan was a proud graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, class of 1977. For over fifty years, he begrudgingly dedicated himself to his work at Kroger, earning himself an Instapot as a parting gift. An avid sports fan, he cheered for the Boston Red Sox and had a memorable stint as a Dallas Cowboys fan.

In his free time, Alan was a classic car enthusiast and loved Classic Rock, especially from Journey and Queen. He cherished family vacations to the Smoky Mountains and delighted in exploring the local metro parks and riding the thrilling roller coasters at Kings Island.

Above all, being a father “Fazha” and a Papaw brought him immense pride and joy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lucille Rogers, his brother, Larry Rogers, Best friend Steve, and his beloved dogs, Zoe and Chloe. Alan leaves behind a loving family, including his children Jessica, Daniel, Kayla (Tyler), Corey (Katy), Krista, and Braedon, His cherished grandchildren, Austin, Arlo, and his brother Ellis (Cora) Rogers.

In honor of Alan’s spirit and legacy, the family will gather for private services at a later date. We invite you to celebrate his life with us, sharing stories and laughter, just as he would have wanted. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Five Rivers Metro Parks Foundation.

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1959
Born October 12
1969
Walter was 10 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1974
Walter was 15 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1982
Walter was 23 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1997
Walter was 38 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2005
Walter was 46 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2016
Walter was 57 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
Walter was 63 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2026
Passed away July 14, age 66
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