Obituary of Lawrence Allen Rogers

Lawrence “Larry” Allen Rogers was born in Kelseyville, California on October 9, 1933. He passed at home on May 1, 2023 at the age of 89 with family by his side. Larry graduated from Kelseyville High School and Menlo College with a B.A. in Business Administration. Previously, Larry served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. Larry started farming with his father Herb and before long, he branched out and started buying land in Upper Lake where he planted his first Bartlett pear orchard in 1962. He continued to buy land and develop several more vineyards over the years, specializing in Bartlett and Bosc pears, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli and Zinfandel grapes. He continued to farm for all of his life and was known as a pillar in Lake County's agriculture community. In his younger years, Larry enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting in California and Idaho. Larry skied well into his eighties with his grandchildren, who he also taught to ski. Larry had a love for travel, and traveled extensively in South America, Europe, Africa and went on numerous cruises. Larry was a long time member and served on the boards of the Westlake Soil Conservation District, Upper Lake Elementary School Board, California Tree Fruit Agreement and Kelseyville Packing Company. He was also a member of the Kelseyville Lions Club. Larry is survived by his son, Lawrence A. “Bud” Rogers (Tari) and his daughter, Beth Catherine Rudnick; grandchildren, Cecelia Vina (Carlos), Catherine Pearl (John), Kyra Rudnick (Anthony Peterson), Alex Rogers (Markie), Mariah Rudnick and Lauren Rudnick; great grandchildren, Hailey Vina, Johnny Pearl and Holly Vina. He is predeceased by his parents, Herbert Elmo Rogers and Catherine Elizabeth (nee Barrett) Rogers; sister, Connie; his daughter, Karen Ann Fulton. Larry will be greatly missed by his family and community. Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 10:00 am to Noon with a Funeral Service starting at Noon. Interment will follow at Kelseyville Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to Kelseyville FFA 5480 Main Street Kelseyville, CA 95451. In the memo please put "FFA donation".