Colin Rogers

Colin Nathaniel Rogers, 42, of Owatonna, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Colin was born October 30, 1975 in La Crosse, WI to Rev. Kenneth and Miriam (Fokema) Rogers. He was a 1993 graduate of Chatfield High School and received his bachelors degree from Winona State in business management. On November 8, 2014 in Owatonna, Colin married Yessica Perez. He loved woodworking, cooking and animals. Colin worked as a chef in various restaurants in the Rochester and Chatfield areas. He most recently worked for Viracon in Owatonna. Colin was a strong minded, dependable and compassionate man. He was always willing to lend a hand to help others. Colin is survived by his wife, Yessica; parents, Rev. Kenneth and Miriam Rogers of Rochester; sisters, Michelle (Lorne) Hedin of Rochester, Katrina (Josh) Jacobson of Chatfield; nieces and nephews, Brooke, Andrew and Cooper Hedin and Wyatt and Addilyn Jacobson; sister-in-law, Yahaira (Oscar) Munoz of Owatonna; mother-in-law, Rosa Yeazle of Owatonna and his beloved dog, Boomer. Memorials may be designated to Paws and Claws Humane Society. A funeral service for the family will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester with interment at Oakland Cemetery in Dresbach, MN. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com