Staff
Staff members of Rogers Funeral Homes are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.
Founders
E. Lee & Vanice (Wenger) Rogers, founded Rogers' Funeral Home in Trotwood in 1959. In 1977, Lee and his son, Dean Rogers, purchased the Holp Funeral Home at 324 W. Main St., in New Lebanon, Ohio from Gladys Holp and her son Bud Holp. The late Wilbur Holp Sr. and his wife Gladys, were the founders of Holp Funeral home and staples in the New Lebanon Community. Lee retired in 1980 while Dean became owner and served many families' and made many friends. He has continued the family business, while welcoming his son, Kevin Rogers in 2005. Kevin has become the third generation of Rogers' to provide "Sincerity in Service" to our communities.
President from 1980 to 2012
Dean was a staple in the New Lebanon and Trotwood Communities. He passed away in January of 2020. Please see his obituary below.
Dean Rogers Obituary
Kevin is a 2001 graduate of Brookville High School. He attended Bowling Green State University earning his Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Community Services in 2005. He has been working at Rogers Funeral Homes ever since and purchased the business from his father in 2012. Kevin resides in Brookville, with his wife and 5 children.
Dawn is a 1990 graduate from Dixie High School. Her family moved to New Lebanon when she was a 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 and loves to be active in her boy's activities, from coaching to helping run the concession stand. She is very involved with her church FBCNL where she has been a member for over 30 years. She has been employed with Rogers' since 2011.
