William Rogge was born in Oldenberg, Germany, July 19, 1846 and departed this life at his late residence in ’Liberty Center, Ohio, on October 6th, 1919, aged 73 years, 2 months and 17 days.

Mr. Rogge came to Henry county, Ohio, in 1889, but was employed in Toledo for a number of years, until this marriage to Anna Grout, of Lucas county, Dec. 17, 1878, when they purchased the home farm two miles southeast of Liberty Center where they located and lived continuously for forty years, until March 1918, when they purchased the home in Liberty Center where they have lived ever since.

Father and Mother Rogge were blest with three daughters, Mrs. Emma Bortel, of Washington twp., Miss Edith, of Toledo, and Miss Clara, living with her parents.

Father Rogge leaves to mourn, his widowed companion, three daughters, five grandchildren, one brother and many friends.

Brother Rogge was baptized and confirmed in the Luthern church in his early youth and continued a loyal member of that church throughout his long life. After locating in Liberty Center they united with the St. John’s Reformed church.

Father Rogge’s life was marked by consistency and uprightness, exemplifying in his quiet way his Christian sincerity and fidelity.

He was of a very peaceable disposition, never quarrelsome or unkind, and hence honored and respected by those with whom he associated.

It was in his borne where his virtues were exemplified, a kind husband and an affectionate father.

During the late war he said to one of ihis neighbors; “I am very glad that I am an American citizen,” and he showed his patriotism in a practical way.

The funeral services were held in the Reformed church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, David E. Martz. Interment in Young’s cemetery.