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Dean W. Rogers
President from 1980 to 2012
Licensed Funeral Director and Insurance Agent
Dean grew up in Trotwood with his 3 siblings Debbie, Dian, and
Doug. He graduated in 1969 from Trotwood-Madison High School and
went on to attend The Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes!) after
deciding his dreams of going into the Radio & Television field
were not going to happen, he decided to attend Indianapolis College
of Mortuary Science and go into the family business with his
father. Dean married his longtime girlfriend, Becky (Keeney) &
they had 3 sons. The rest is history! Dean has been a prominent
figure in the Trotwood & New Lebanon Communities for over 40
years now. Even though Dean is not involved in the day to day
operations, he still enjoys meeting families' and seeing the many
friends he's made over the years.
Many people may not know that Dean has always been a musician.
He's played drums in several bands dating back to junior high. He
currently enjoys playing blues harmonica and percussion in Dayton
and beyond and is affectionately known as "Deano" in the music
community.
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Kevin M. Rogers
President/Owner
Licensed Funeral Director
Limited License Insurance agent
Kevin is a 2001 graduate of Brookville High School where he was
captain of the football and baseball teams. He then went on to
attend Bowling Green State University and was an active member of
the International Study Abroad program in Perth, Australia. He
graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Community
Services in 2005. Kevin now resides in Brookville, is a member of
the AMVETS Post 1789, and is a Trustee in the Greater Montgomery
County Funeral Directors Association.
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Derek L. Bales
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Derek attended Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he was
a Class Representative and Laboratory Assistant, and graduated
Summa Cum Laude in the Class of Spring 2010. Before entering
funeral service, he was a Corrections Officer for the Preble County
Sheriff's Office for 10 years. He lives in Eaton with his wife and
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Dawn Powers-Emrick
Administrative Assistant
Dawn is a 1990 graduate from Dixie High School. Her family moved
to New Lebanon when she was 1 year old and she's been a resident
ever since. She was employed with General Motors for 11 years and
left there in 2004 to become a stay at home mom. She has two sons,
Nick and Nate. Besides G.M. she has always worked in the New
Lebanon area. Dawn loves her community. She is very involved with
her church where she has been a member for close to 30 years. She
also coaches t-ball and soccer. |
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Gene Bashor
Associate
Gene is a 14 year employee at Rogers' Funeral Homes and a 1956
graduate of Trotwood Madison High School. He served in the U.S.
Army from 1961-1963 as a Chaplain's Assistant. Prior to joining
Rogers' he was Co-owner of Noffsinger & Bashor Appliances in
Trotwood for 30 years. He has been a dog obedience instructor with
Gem City Dog Obedience Club for 40 years, a member of Dayton Kennel
Club, Miami Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club, and Golden Retriever
Club of America. Gene is also an avid gardener. He is a member of
the American Conifer Society, American Hosta Society, and previous
President of the Miami Valley Hosta Society. Gene and his wife
Marcia are lifetime members of the Trotwood Church of the
Brethren.
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