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     JOHN ROGUS, JR., age 84, of Gordon, WI, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his loving family.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, in Thorp, with Rev. Janusz Kowalski officiating.  Interment of ashes will follow in Old St. Hedwig’s Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the church, on Monday, from 9:30am until time of service.
     John was born on March 15, 1932 in Withee, WI, the son of John and Nellie (Szczech) Rogus.  He was raised on a farm in the Town of Reseburg, rural Withee, later moving to  Sheldon, WI and finally settling in Superior, WI, where he graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951.  As a young man, John served in the National Guard, worked on the boats on Lake Superior, and worked for the railroad, before becoming a carpenter.
     He is survived by 4 children: Scott Katzmark of Superior, WI, Cheryl Katzmark of Reno NV, Michael Katzmark of Minong, WI, and Theresa Katzmark of Superior, WI;  many grandchildren and great grandchildren;  one brother: George Rogus of Duluth, MN;  2 sisters: Dorothy (Frank) Knapp of Corinth, TX,  Joan (Jerry) Podgorski of Boulder, CO; one sister-in-law: Francine Rogus of Mt. Prospect, IL;  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: August and Leo Rogus; and one sister-in-law: Marge Rogus.
     John will be dearly missed by his family and friends.