Jean V. Rogenhofer

Jean V. Rogenhofer, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on October 19, 2016 after her battle with cancer.

Jean was born in St. Louis, MO on June 26, 1938. She was the oldest of six children born to the late Emmett and Peggy Byrd. Jean was preceded in death by her brothers Albert and Robert Byrd and her sister Roberta Wienhoff.

Jean is survived by her beloved significant other of 39 years, Ron Bishop; daughters Laurena Rogenhofer and Cheri (Gary) Fitzgerald; son Dave (Tammy) Rogenhofer; sisters Margie Dueing and Marcie Denzin. She was a beloved grandmother to Jessica, Courtney, Joshua, Blake, Aiden and Avery and great-grandmother to Nahla, Sophia and Julianna; in addition to countless other family and friends.

Jean worked at the same company for 25 years as a typesetter amongst various other jobs to support her family. She had many hobbies and activities including being a Girl Scout leader, cake decorating, a member of a garden club and decorative painting where she took pride in being on the board of the Gateway Decorative Artist Society where she made many close friends. She was on bowling leagues for many years and she loved to be in social settings. She loved to laugh with her family and friends and she always put others before herself. She was a thoughtful, caring and determined individual who worked hard for her accomplishments. She will be loved and missed by many of the lives she touched.

Services will be at Zion Lutheran Church, 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights. Visitation is on Thursday October 27 from 4pm-7pm. The Memorial Service will be on Friday October 28 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

18 Comments

  1. Kathy Brinker on October 21, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    To the family,
    Danny and I are so very sorry for your loss. Jean was a special person, who will truly be missed.

    Our sympathies are with you all,
    Danny and Kathy Brinker



  2. Debbie Christenson on October 21, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Jean was the sweetest woman I’ve ever known. She was a painting friend, and I’m glad I knew her. I’m sending prayers to her family.



  3. Jennifer Smith on October 21, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    On behalf of the Maryland Heights Garden Club , Jean will be greatly missed. She was a joy to be around and a caring person. We all enjoyed her company so much as well as her artistic talents. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
    Sincerely,
    Jennifer Smith
    Maryland Heights Garden Club



  4. Ruth and Ken Houlihan on October 21, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Our sympathy and prayers to your family as you navigate your way through this very sorrowful time. God bless you and keep all of you safely in His love.



  5. Pat Pannett on October 21, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    To: Dear Dave, Laurie & Cheri,
    Jean was such a beautiful mother, kind & talented person whom I always enjoyed being with. I will truly miss her, but I know she is in such a wonderful & beautiful place “HEAVEN” & no more suffering. More than anything I know Jean was so proud to have her 3 children & her sister Margie taking care of her at her home till the end.

    We’ll see you sometime soon Jean. Tell Charlie hello for me.
    Love Ya, Pat



  6. Dana Hampton on October 21, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Dave, Tammy, Courtney and Blake ~
    Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will pray that you will find peace knowing you have great memories that will live in your memory and hearts forever. I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I love you all very much!



  7. Kathy Ziegler on October 21, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Jean was one of the nicest neighbors. I knew her for over 40 years. She was always so kind to everyone.

    Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.



  8. Jeanne Abraham on October 21, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Sweeter person never was. Miss her in our chapter meetings and painting with her. We go way back in painters time.



  9. Michele Manoli on October 21, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Jean was one of the most independent, humble, sweet, and caring women I have ever known. I am so glad I was able to share my thoughts about this to her. She was and still is, in spirit, loved by her family and friends dearly. Her children, sisters, and Ron helped her wishes come true. She was able to come home in peace with them to the end of her bodily life. She is now out of pain and at peace with her Heavenly Father and Heavenly Family. Jean you raised three awesome children and have nine wonderful grandchildren. You will be loved forever.

    I will love you forever,
    Shelly



  10. Gloria & Jim Falk on October 22, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Jim and I send our deepest sympathy, thinking of you all and wishing your family the strength and comfort in the days ahead. Jean was a dear friend for many years and I will miss her sweet smile and her caring ways. She was a very humble person and as someone else said,she always put others before herself. I am sure of one thing that she is with our Lord and Savior. And if I know Jean, and I did know her well, she is painting beautiful clouds once again.



  11. Gloria Falk, President of Gateway Decorative Artists on October 22, 2016 at 12:52 am

    May you all find comfort in the knowledge that many are feeling the loss of Jean in their lives. Jean was a dedicated member of Gateway Decorative Artists, she served on the board many years as Secretary. Besides that, she was always willing to help out wherever needed. She enjoyed socializing with her painting friends and loved painting projects with them. She also was an avid Memory Box painter, again, always thinking of others and how could she help to ease the parents pain of losing a baby. I am sure she is enjoying the company of our birthday club friends that have gone on before her, Louise and Julia. Keep memories of her forever in your heart and she will never be far from you.



  12. cathy deneckere on October 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    I met Jean through the Maryland Heights Garden Club many years ago. Jean was such a sweet woman of many talents. Humble, thoughtful and caring. She will be truly missed.



  13. Annette and David Dozier on October 22, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    A beautiful friend that I will truly miss. Jean and I have been friends for over 30 years. She was a sweet special person. I will miss my Painting friend. Prayers for all her family.



  14. Cindy Carlson on October 24, 2016 at 9:17 am

    I met Jean 6 years ago at the MH Garden Club. She was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed!



  15. Joan Herron on October 24, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    I met Jean through the Maryland Heights Garden Club. Jean was the most thoughtful, soft spoken person – she was always so kind to everyone. She was so talented, not only in her gardening, but her beautiful paintings. She was always so willing to help others. We had many craft events through the Garden Club, and Jean would give us tips, or show us her painting techniques as we painted garden-related crafts. Jean, we will never forget you, and we know now that you are at peace with your loved ones that have passed, and placed in the hands of God. My deepest thoughts, prayers and sympathy to Jeans family, and to all that loved Jean so much. I pray that the memories you have of Jean will comfort you.



  16. Larry Purviance & Family on October 26, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    I am sorry for your loss. Don’t hesitate to let me know how I can help.
    Jean was a special person and will be missed dearly.



  17. Mark and Myra Rabenort on October 27, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

    Sending you all our love,

    Mark and Myra Rabenort
    Anthony and Brandon



  18. Judy Kriete on October 27, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    To Jean’s Family and Friends,
    I’m so sorry to hear that Jean is now with the angels. She was truly an angel with a heart of gold. Jean was so beautiful inside and out and I will always remember her. Sending prayers. Judy



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