Miami Union

January 4, 1912 

ROGERS, THEODORE L. - "Obituary"             
                                                            The soul would have no rainbow

                                                            Had the eyes no tears."

Ofttimes in our deepest sorrow we realize most clearly that the rainbow of God's infinite love is bending over us in benediction.  Dear friends, today, may you look up through your tears and know that in the midst of the clouds, God's promises are written in colors of unfading beauty.

                                                            "All things that are on earth shall wholly pass away,

                                                             Except the love of God."

Today we record the passing of a friend and loved one.  Theodore L. Rogers was born March 6, 1860 and was called from the scene of his earthly labors, December 28, 1911, aged 51 years, 9 months and 22 days.  He was married to Alta Sayers December 6, 1883.  To them were born two sons, Chas. P. and Albert M. who with their mother are left to mourn the loss of a kind father and true husband.  Early in life Brother Rogers dedicated himself to the service of God, having been received into the M. E. church at Casstown, O., in August 1874, at the age of 14.  He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity, having united with that order about two years ago.  He was an important factor in the business and religious life of the community having filled various positions of trust in the church and in secular affairs as well.  About one year ago he was re-elected superintendent of the Sunday school.  While he was unable to attend on account of failing health he always remained loyal to the best interests of the Sunday school and manifested an earnest solicitude for the welfare of the young people.  Those who knew Brother Rogers best know full well that he would not have us extol his goodness or laud his virtues, but we certainly voice the sentiment of his friends when we say that he was known as a man of strict integrity, careful in business, loyal to his church and the best interests of the community, a substantial citizen, possibly whose true worth we do not fully appreciate.  When he realized that the end of his earthly pilgrimage was drawing nigh, he met the inevitable with the same resolution and preparation that he did the problems of life, and with an unswerving faith in the blessed Christ whom he had found previous so long ago, and who had sustained him in the hour of affliction, he passed from anticipation into realization from hope into awed fruition to meet loved ones and friends of other days. 

                                                                "Blessed Rest!  Let us meet him in heaven.                                                                                           

                                                                 Listen to the beautiful words of Riley--

                                                                 Turn back to the home that will know him no more,

                                                                 The vines at the window the sun through the door,

                                                                  Nor the sound of his voice, nor the light of his face!

                                                                  But the birds will sing on, and the rose in his place

                                                                  Will tenderly smile till we daringly feign

                                                                  He is home with us still."

His funeral was held in the M. E. church Casstown on the last day of the old year and many friends and associates assembled to part for the last time with one who always commanded their respect.

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