Deral Wayne Rogers, 77, passed away August 6, 2026, in Sioux City, IA. Memorial services will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Visitation will be at 9:00 A.M. with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00 AM.
Deral was born in Oakwood, Texas, on January 1, 1949. He spent his youth in Texas until he enlisted in the Navy in June 1968. Deral spent four years serving in the Vietnam War until he was honorably discharged, having earned a Bronze Star.
He spent the next 23 years mastering his trade as a master welder until he moved to Sioux City in 1995 to help rebuild the Terra plant in Port Neal, Iowa. It was here that he met his wife, Linda Rogers, while out dancing. They bonded over their shared love of music and spent 26 years together raising Linda’s children, Carrie and Robert, and spreading joy and love until Linda passed away in 2021.
Despite being diagnosed with lung cancer, Deral continued to find joy in music, spending his winters jamming with his friends in Texas and the rest of his time in Sioux City, Iowa doing the same. He spent his final day at the Betty Strong Encounter Center playing his guitar and singing with his friends and loved ones.
Deral is survived by his girlfriend, Mary Jo; mother-in-law, Elaine; stepchildren, Carrie and Robert; sister, Laura; and grandchildren.
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