William P. “Bill” Rogier, 74, of St. Croix
William P. “Bill” Rogier, 74, of St. Croix passed away Saturday April 20 th at his home. Bill was born on
November 19, 1949 in Tell City to Ralph and Augusta (Strahl) Rogier. He was united in marriage to Eileen
Vaeth on May 2, 1986 at Monte Casino Schrine Chapel. Eileen preceded him in death on February 17,
2017.
Bill was a member of St. Isidore Parish in Bristow. He retired from Indiana Department Of Transportation
after many years of service. Bill enjoyed woodworking, working on tractors especially Allis-Chalmers
Tractors, farming, spending time with his family, and following his grandsons sporting events.
Surviving are one daughter, Gwen (Sam) Bland of St. Croix. Two grandsons, Colton & Cameron Bland of
St. Croix. Siblings, Mary J. Ault of Bloomington, Ben (Sara) Rogier of Tell City, Bob (Trish) Rogier of Tell
City, Cathy (Ken) McCoy of Indianapolis, Tim (Linda) Rogier of Tell City, Elizabeth Lamping of Beech
Grove, Allen (Teresa) Rogier of Batesville, Julia (Frank) Mobley of Bloomington. One sister-in-law, Veneta
Rogier of Tell City. Several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two children, Jessica
Lynn and Billie Jo Rogier, his parents, one brother, Bernie Rogier, brother-in-law, Steve Ault, a sister-in-
law, Mary Rogier and one nephew, Godson, Patrick Rogier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday April 25 th at 11:00 AM CDT in St. Meinrad Church with
burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
CDT. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish. Online condolences may be shared at
www.becherfuneralhome.com.