John Rogge

A loving son, brother, friend and companion, John passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at his home in Jacksonville, Florida. John was born to Daniel and Judie Rogge on November 16, 1970, and was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, the middle child of 11. John worked as a database programmer. His professional career took him to Arkansas, Oregon, Washington, Tennessee, Kansas City and Florida.
As an adult, John sought adventure and discovered life in many places. He had a variety of interests, including music (all types, especially Jazz), hydroponic gardening, pets, cycling, and travel. As a lifelong Royals fan, the 2014 and 2015 seasons were well celebrated by John and his friends. John kept many lifelong friendships and had a knack for making and keeping new ones everywhere he lived. His family is especially grateful for his neighbors in Florida, who welcomed John and treated him as a member of their families.
John was a loyal friend and sibling. He faced many health-related afflictions and tragedies throughout his life, but always tried to make the best of his situation. He was loved by many and will be missed.
John leaves his parents, Dan and Judie Rogge; his sisters Laura, Barbie, Susan (Scott Bennett) and Nancy (Ken Battis); his brothers Jim (Amy), Tom (Rhonda), Mark (Cindy), Matt (Jill), Joe (Christine) and Peter (Stephanie), 46 nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. John was preceded in death by his partner, Brigitte Bennetts, and brother-in-law, Scott Gibbs, MD.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or St. Elizabeth Heritage Fund, 2 East 75thStreet, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2 East 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, February 12th beginning with a Rosary at 9:30 am. There is limited seating capacity allowed at the church, so a Livestream option is available at this link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare. A private family graveside service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery immediately following the Mass.
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SERVICES Rosary
Friday, February 12, 2021 9:30 AM
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 2 E 75th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Memorial Mass
Friday, February 12, 2021 10:00 AM
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 2 E 75th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Inurnment
Friday, February 12, 2021
Resurrection Cemetery 83rd and Quivira Road Lenexa, KS 66214