Dale C. Rockers

Dale C. Rockers, age 81, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

He was born October 17, 1938, in Scipio, Kansas, the son of John and Leona (Bowman) Rockers. Dale graduated from Garnett High School in 1957. He served in the United States National Guard before going to work for General Motors as an assembly line worker in Kansas City. Dale eventually retired from the parts division in St. Louis, Missouri, after 31 years with the company. After retiring, Dale enjoyed spending time rehabbing houses with his son Jeff in Hawaii and restoring cars with his son Rod.

Dale married Linda Miller on September 4, 1964, in Miami, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with three sons , Jeff, Rod and Jeri.

Dale enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed watching his Royals in the summer, Chiefs in the fall and a good game of dominos any time of the year. Dale loved to work on his lawn and was proud of his victories over dandelions each summer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leona Rockers; one son, Jeri Rockers; one brother, Clifford Rockers; and one sister, Donna Miller.

Dale is survived by his wife, Linda Rockers, of the home; son, Jeff Rockers and husband Charles Graham of Maui, Hawaii; son Rodney Rockers and wife Melanie Rockers of Overland Park, Kansas; two grandchildren, Cameron and Abbie Rockers; three sisters, Naomi Gregg of Princeton, Kansas, Wanda Powls of Garnett, Kansas, and Luella Stiffler of Ottawa, Kansas; numerous nephews and nieces.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett, with inurnment to follow in the Holy Angels Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St Jude Children’s hospital

You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .