Bradley Kent Rogg, 68, A great Uncle, Wingman and friend, “The Lone Wolf”, of Wichita Kansas and former Russell resident passed away Tuesday, June 26th, 2018, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita Kansas with his niece and nephew Pam & Scott at his side. He fought hard and rode off into the sky on his beloved Goldwing with lightening lighting his way.
Bradley was born November 18, 1949, in Russell Kansas son of Everette and Jean Rogg and brother to Verne and Alan. He graduated from High School in 1967 and proudly served our Country in the Army from 1969 -1971 during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge he went on to become a heavy equipment operator for Snodgrass and Sons and then later Belles and Associates Construction for a total of 41 years. During that time he was integral in helping his brother Verne and family build a house. He was a member of the American Legion in Topeka, VFW and various other associations supporting Veterans, wolves and NRA. Bradley had a love of motorcycles from a young boy on and enjoyed seeing the country riding with friends and his wingman Lee across the countryside. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, water skiing, shooting pool and even creating beautiful stained glass pieces.
Surviving family include his brother Alan Rogg and (Barb) of St Louis, MO; Niece Meghan Rogg of Seattle Washington; Nephew Brandon Rogg Springfield, MO; niece Pamela Rogg of Siesta Key, FL; Nephew Scott Rogg of Russell, KS. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Verne Rogg (Sandy), and his nephew Eric Rogg.
A celebration of Bradley's life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 06, 2018, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Michael Eurit officiating. Military honors will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240. Cremation has been selected by the family and service will conclude at the mortuary. Family will greet guests at the mortuary the day of the service from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.. Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warriors Project and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.