Obituary for Connie Rae Rogel
Connie Rae Rogel (nee Schuler) of Bonita Springs Florida passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2022, at the age of 79 years. She is survived by Steven R. Rogel (husband), Wendy A. Mueller (daughter), Horst Mueller (son-in-law), Zachary K. Mueller (grandson), Ryann R. Mueller (granddaughter), Julie C. Leonard (daughter), Jeffrey R. Leonard (son-in-law), Jakob J. Leonard (grandson), Jordan R. Leonard (granddaughter), and Randall S. Rogel (son).
Born to Dorothy and Clifford Schuler on July 2nd, 1943, Connie was raised in Ritzville Washington. She married her childhood sweetheart, Steve, in 1964 and the two embarked on an amazing journey through life. Upon Connie’s graduation from Seattle University in 1966, they moved to Brookhaven Mississippi where she worked as a schoolteacher during desegregation. In supporting her husband’s career, she lived in Nackawic New Brunswick CA, Albany OR, Natchitoches LA, Portland OR, and Tacoma WA. Connie built a home and network of friends in each community.
Connie and Steve retired to Port Ludlow Washington and Bonita Springs Florida. Connie will be remembered for her creative, social, and “feisty” nature. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed gardening and the arts. Later in life, she volunteered her time with the Lakewood Garden Club and the Pilchuck Glass School. Connie valued education and was a benefactor to Seattle University and the University of Washington. The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Hilltop Artists by clicking here.
Born to Dorothy and Clifford Schuler on July 2nd, 1943, Connie was raised in Ritzville Washington. She married her childhood sweetheart, Steve, in 1964 and the two embarked on an amazing journey through life. Upon Connie’s graduation from Seattle University in 1966, they moved to Brookhaven Mississippi where she worked as a schoolteacher during desegregation. In supporting her husband’s career, she lived in Nackawic New Brunswick CA, Albany OR, Natchitoches LA, Portland OR, and Tacoma WA. Connie built a home and network of friends in each community.
Connie and Steve retired to Port Ludlow Washington and Bonita Springs Florida. Connie will be remembered for her creative, social, and “feisty” nature. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed gardening and the arts. Later in life, she volunteered her time with the Lakewood Garden Club and the Pilchuck Glass School. Connie valued education and was a benefactor to Seattle University and the University of Washington. The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Hilltop Artists by clicking here.