Lemont Native, 33, Dies While Ice Fishing in Wisconsin

Friends of a Lemont native who died while ice fishing in Wisconsin are raising funds for the man’s wife and two daughters.

Brandon Rogers, 33, died Dec. 27 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He had spent the day ice fishing and called to tell his wife Nichole that he was coming home, but friends say “he never made it off the ice.” He was an electrician who loved fishing, hunting, and the outdoors.

“He had a beautiful wife Nichole and two young girls, Desirae and Mia,” wrote the GoFundMe organizer. “He moved his wife and kids to Bloomer in June to pursue his career with Riverside Electric in Menomonee. They decided on Bloomer to be close to friends as they had no family close by.”

The son of Mary Ann Rogers of Lemont and Robert D. Rogers of Michigan, Rogers is remembered as “a great friend ... you could count on him for anything.”

“Right now his family needs your prayers, love and support as he was the sole provider for his family.”

Funeral services were held at Lemont Calvary Church. To make a donation to his wife and daughters, visit the GoFundMe page. Info provided by Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 orwww.markiewiczfh.com