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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

George "Bill" W.

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Rogers

Dec 13, 1940 — May 30, 2026

Obituary

George “Bill” Rogers, 85, of Brady, Nebraska, passed away on May 30, 2026, Chandler, AZ.

Bill was born on December 13, 1940, in Birdwood, NE, to James and Norma (Swearingen) Rogers. He graduated from Brady Public Schools in 1959 and later earned a degree from Chadron State College. On June 8, 1962, he married Kay Elsasser in North Platte, NE. Bill devoted his life to education. During a 36-year career in education, Bill served as a teacher, coach, principal, activities director, and superintendent, touching the lives of countless students and families in communities across Nebraska, including Red Willow, Brady, Thedford, Winnebago, Deshler, Stapleton, Hershey, and Valentine, before proudly returning home to Brady to complete his career.

Survivors include his children, Todd (Patty) Rogers and Kristi (Scott) Most; seven grandchildren, Anna (Liam McClarnon), Sara, and Kala Most, Samantha, Kylie, Eliegh, and Aiden Rogers; brother-in-law Michael (Ann) Elsasser; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay; his parents; his parents-in-law, Arno and Evelyn Elsasser; his brother and sister-in-law, James K. and Paula Rogers; and his sister-in-law, Geri Bond.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, at 1:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Brady Cemetery, with a luncheon at the Brady Community Center.

Memorials are suggested to the Brady School Foundation, 418 North Locust Brady, NE 69123. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorialchapel.com.

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Visitation

June
10

Wednesday

Carpenter Memorial Chapel

1616 W B St, North Platte, NE 69101

12:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Funeral Service

June
11

Thursday

Carpenter Memorial Chapel

1616 W B St, North Platte, NE 69101

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

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