Rogers, Ronald E. age 81 of Tipp City, Ohio died Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Springmeade Health Care Center following a lengthy illness. Born December 11, 1930 in Lena-Conover, Ohio to the late Frank and Goldie (Wolcott) Rogers. Ronald proudly served his country in the US Army Korean War; member of the Zion Lutheran Church; and retired from General Motors Inland Division after 36 Years of service. Surviving Ronald are his loving wife of 57 years Mary C. (Rehmert) Rogers; two sons Donald of Beavercreek and John (Kelly) of Franklin. Grandchildren Hannah, Christine, and Andrew Rogers. One sister Edna Killebrew, Newark, OH; three brothers Jim (Carol) Rogers, Washington Court House; Vernon Rogers , St. Paris; and Morris (Bev) Rogers, Kenton, OH. Preceded in death by his sister Stella Rogers Rhoades. Visitation will be held at 10:00 on Thursday June 21, 2012 prior to the funeral services at 11:00 am on Thursday all at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of Third and Main Streets, Tipp City. Pastor Steve Gellatly officiating with burial to follow at Dayton Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Hospice of Miami County in Ronald's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, Tipp City. www.frings and bayliff.com