Richard Lee Rockers

Richard Lee Rockers, age 79, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home near Greeley, Kansas. He was born April 2, 1936, in Greeley, Kansas, the son of Mark and Annetta (Miller) Rockers. He graduated from Richmond High School with the Class of 1954. He enjoyed playing baseball and basketball during his high school career. Dick married Elizabeth "Betty" Schwegman on September 9, 1957 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett. This union was blessed with five children. They made their home in Scipio where they had a dairy and farmed. Dick was an avid fisherman, and loved to coon and turkey hunt. Dick was a member of the Pottawatomie Creek Coon Hunters Association. His greatest joy was his family. Dick's grandkids and great grandkids always held a special place in his heart. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #441 of Kansas, working at Taylor Forge in Paola and Greeley, Kansas. He also was a journeyman prior to going to Taylor Forge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Annetta Rockers; sister, Wilma Kratzberg; and one brother, Leon Joseph Rockers. Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Rockers of the home; one son, Tom Rockers and wife Laura of Franklin County, Kansas; four daughters, Diane Ray and husband Brad of Mound City, Kansas; Bonnie Dalsing and husband Darin of Kincaid, Kansas; Debbie Rockers and Norman Shields of Greeley, Kansas; Bridget Rockers of Mound City, Kansas; three brothers, Mark Rockers and wife Joan of Garnett, Kansas; Lyle Rockers and wife Lucille of Garnett, Kansas; and Ronnie Rockers and wife Jeanette of Greeley, Kansas; six grandchildren, Megan Trumbly; Jamie Henderson and husband Garen; Kyle Riblett; Kayla Trumbly; Jacob Trumbly; Elly Trumbly; great grandchildren, Violet and Wyatt Henderson; five step grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, with burial following in the St. Boniface Cemetery. The family will greet friends, following a Rosary at 6:00p.m. Monday evening at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Rockers Memorial Fund. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .