Betty Rogers

Betty Jane Rogers, age 72, of New Prague, passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family, on January 18, 2022. Betty was born on January 24, 1949 in Redwood Falls to Benjamin & Beatrice (Stoll) Steinhouse. She grew up in Redwood Falls and attended Redwood Falls Public Schools. She married Richard “Rick” Rogers on December 12, 1970 in Bloomington. She helped in the family business, United Steel Products, for a few years before becoming her best self as a wonderful homemaker and mother. Betty enjoyed hosting parties and being on the lake. Numerous camping trips added to her love of traveling. Trips to Las Vegas with the family were a particular favorite. Car shows and traveling to trade shows with Rick added to her travel experiences. She enjoyed arts and crafts but her favorite activity was anything that involved time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Rick; daughter, Jessica (Michael) Ellman; grandchildren, Cody (Raja) Ellman, Kaitlyn Ellman, Kyler Ellman; great-grandchildren, Annikka, Oakley, & Stella Ellman; sisters, Darlene Raddatz and Karen (Jerry) Boney; brothers, Leonard (Marcia) Steinhouse, Roger Steinhouse, Kenneth (Sharon) Steinhouse, Gary (Donna) Steinhouse; brother-in-law, Tim Roeder; sister-in-law, Pat Steinhouse. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Violet Roeder; brothers, Dick & Arnie Steinhouse.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home with Pastor Henry Koch officiating. Visitation will take place from 2 – 3 PM. Masks are required per family request and Bruzek Funeral Home. Private family burial will occur at Dawn Valley Cemetery in Bloomington.