Rodger Scott Herren Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Chapel Of The Roses

Rodger Scott Herren

6/21/1953 - 7/25/2016

Obituary For Rodger Scott Herren

Rodger was born at the US Navy hospital in Oakland on June 21st, 1953. He spent most of his life in San Jose, where he graduated from Andrew P. Hill high school in 1971. Rodger was the middle child of nine and it was a large, loving family. He is survived by his siblings: Lee, Cheri, Brenda, Karl, Brett, Darryl, and Roy. HIs mom Harriet "Bunny", dad Vernon, and older brother Glenn have passed on. Rodger was most notably known for being a Fremont police officer. During his 28 year career he was training for 25 of them. Just off of probation himself he started teaching in his 3rd year and never stopped. Even after retirement in 2004 he still taught at several Academy locations around the Bay Area. In 1979, he married Patty and they had a long, but not long enough, loving marriage of 37 years. He is incredibly missed by her and their two wonderful children Gwen and Alex. He was a loving husband and father, always involved and always available. When Patty was out of town as a flight attendant, he was Mr. Mom. He was extremely athletic and ever the teacher, he taught his kids golf, tennis, swimming, and any other endeavor that interested them. As a family, they were constantly traveling, doing activities or just relaxing having dinner together.

On July 25th, 2016, Rodger passed away at his home in Fremont. He has gone to be with the Lord and is free of the pain of that stinking cancer.

He is missed by too many relatives and friends to list. We love you all for your support and constant prayers. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, October 1st, 1pm at Centerville Presbyterian Church, 4360 Central Ave., Fremont, CA 94536.

If you feel so inclined, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Navy Seal Foundation.

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10/01/2021

Gayle Neumann

On behalf of the Neumann Family, we send our heartfelt, deepest condolences. We loved Rodger, and are heartbroken he has left this Earth. We know he is in good hands with our Lord, but we sure miss him. He was a wonderful, wonderful man, and such a good friend. All our love to Patty, Gwen and Alex. Lots of love, Chuck, Gayle, Seth and Conor.
10/01/2021

Wendy and Dennis Osanna

My husband and I are so sorry to hear of Rogers passing he used to come over house and my husband would work on his little Volkswagen many years ago unfortunately cancer has taken too many loved ones are sincere condolences to you and your family.
10/01/2021

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