Racing Mourns The Passing Of Grandview Owner Bruce Rogers

Information By: THE ROGERS FAMILY / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY – BECHTELSVILLE, PA – Our family is deeply saddened to inform all that our father Bruce Rogers has passed away Wednesday evening.

As many of you know, our father had a long road of recovery from the results of car accident in 2016. This January, he has been re-hospitalized for continued infections that he fought hard to overcome many times. We are relieved that our father’s passing was peaceful and pain free.

He loved his family, and his race track more then life. Thank you all for continuing to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. ~The Roger’s family.

Psalms: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirt.

Bruce Rogers, 82, of Bechtelsville, husband of Patricia A. (Craig) Rogers, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Forrest and Mary (Kauffman) Rogers.

Bruce owned and operated Grandview Speedway. He had a passion for auto racing. Bruce was also an avid animal lover, especially for his dogs.

Surviving along with his wife is one son Kenneth L. Rogers husband of Colleen; one daughter Tina M. Rogers wife of Don Schaeffer; five grandchildren Bradley Missimer, Justin Rogers, Brittany Rogers, Kasey Missimer, and Taylor Rogers; one great grandchild Hunter Missimer; and one sister Edna Shaw.

Visitation will be held Wednesday April 5, 2017 from 6:00-9:00 PM, all will have a chance to pay their respects at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bruce’s memory to Checkered Flag Fan Club, at P.O. Box 79 Kutztown, Pa. 19530 to support injured drivers.