Florence M. Rogers

Mrs. Florence Rogers of Port Washington passed away at Kathy Hospice on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. She was 89 years old.

Florence was born on July 8, 1931, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Oscar and Ruth Wagner Christensen.  

After graduating from Marinette High School, she attended Columbia School of Nursing in Milwaukee, where she received her certificate as a licensed practical nurse.  

Florence worked as an LPN at the Protestant Home in Milwaukee, nursing homes in Mondovi, Wis., and other nursing homes in the area over many years.

Florence married Eugene Schulist and the union was blessed with two children before it was dissolved. She married James Reese on Aug. 26, 1978, in Eleva, Wis. He preceded her in death in 1999.

Florence later married Dean Rogers on Dec. 6, 2001. He preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 2012.

Mrs. Rogers liked bowling, volunteering at Family Sharing for over 10 years, and she enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers games on television. She also enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles and loved playing cards and games, especially with her friends at Westport Meadows and family.

She is survived by her daughters Diana (Ted) Rittberg of Grafton and Marcia (the late Dave) Brunner of West Bend; grandchildren Samantha Rittberg, Daniel Schulist and Emily Ziehr; and her cherished great-granddaughter Elizabeth “Lizzie” Rittberg.

She was preceded in death by husbands James Reese and Dean Rogers, sister Martina (the late Jack) Cherry and brother Orin (the late Jeanne) Christensen.

A private family memorial service will be held later this month at Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington.  

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.