Robert "Bob" L. Rogers

Robert “Bob” L. Rogers, age 92 of Ellison Bay, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025 at Serenity Springs Senior Living at Scandia Village.

Bob was born July 26, 1933 to Charles and Lydia (Zimmerman) Rogers in Chicago, Illinois.

He was the second of four children. Bob was united in marriage to Laura Scrimpsher on July 25, 1965. The couple celebrated their diamond anniversary together this year, marking 60 years of enduring love.

Bob graduated from Northern Illinois University of Dekalb, with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education. He taught fourth grade at Crystal Lake, Illinois Central Elementary until his retirement. His creative way of teaching made education fun and exciting for all. Children left the fourth grade a better person for having the time spent in his classroom.

Bob was a dreamer with endless creativity. He used this creativity for art and writing books. Bob published 30 romance and adventure novels over his career. Bob wrote under the pennames Lee Rogers, Jean Barrett, and Jean Thomas. He belonged to the Wisconsin Romance Writers Association (WisRWA) and received the award for “Writer of the Year” in 2014.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Laura Scrimpsher Rogers, sister Dr. Nancy Rogers (partner Jack), brother-in-law Ray Scrimpsher (Judy), and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Rogers (Sandra) and John Rogers (Diane).

Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were touched by his kindness.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, there will be no formal service for him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The Ridges Sanctuary or The Clearing Folk School.

Bob’s family and friends would like to thank the caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care, especially Barb, Melanie, Will, Ram, Desaray and to the staff of Unity Hospice for the compassionate and supportive care provided to Bob.

Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Sister Bay is assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Bob may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.CaspersonFuneralHome.com.

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