James Edgar “Jim” Rogers, 88, of Rice Lake died, December 10, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield. He was born August 26, 1932 in Rice Lake, WI to Edgar and Josephine (King) Rogers.

He was married in 1960 to the love of his life Agnes Knoop. They shared 60 years of laughter and love together.

Jim was a loving family man; he cherished every moment he got to spend with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He especially enjoyed being able to take them fishing. Jim was an outdoorsman in every sense of the word. Deer hunting and trout fishing on the Brule, were two of his favorite activities. In 51 years of trout fishing, Jim only missed one opener with his friend, John Offord.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes; children: Jerry (Tanya) Rogers, Jill (Blaine) Brunette, and Julie (Phil) Winegar; grandchildren: Esden, Austin, Joshua, Andrea, Brandon, Chloe, Kenzie, and Wyatt; great grandchildren: Owen, Colten, Kayla, Paige, Briar, Blakely; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by great grandson, Quinten; parents, Edgar and Josephine Rogers, brothers: Poncho and Bernard; and sister, Bernice.

A private service will be held at Skinner Funeral Home in Rice Lake with Franklin Knoop will be officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

A special thanks to Elizabeth at Skinners Funeral Home.

Skinner Funeral Home of Rice Lake is serving the family.

Last Update: Dec 11, 2020 10:17 am CST