Rogene Louise Carlson Carlyle, 84, of North Platte, passed away February 10, 2015 at her home. She was born November 7, 1930 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Carl and Blanch Carlson.
Rogene will be remembered for her dedication to her family and friends. She was the consummate volunteer, beginning with her work in the public schools, both in Grand Island and North Platte. She also served as a leader in the Girl Scouts and Cadet organizations. She donated countless hours to the Red Cross Blood Bank, the Lincoln County Museum, and sewed dozens of quilts for babies born at Great Plains Regional Hospital. Many hours were donated to the Union Pacific Old Timers organization in many different capacities, serving as President in 77-78. In 2006, Rogene participated in numerous volunteer activities for the North Platte Canteen celebration. She was a life-long learner taking many adult enrichment classes and helped with documentation at the museum. She was extremely creative, and made beautiful jewelry as well as many sewing projects and needle work.
Mrs. Carlyle was also a sportswoman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and won many awards in scuba diving competitions. She and her husband owned Roy’s Dive Shop for many years in Grand Island. With her family, she enjoyed camping, boating and exploring. Other interests included photography and compiling a family history. Friends and family enjoyed getting her handmade Christmas cards each year and she will be missed at the “Breakfast club” by her dear friends.
Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, Walter of North Platte; children, Terrylene (Bruce) Wheeler, Cristy (William) Jokerst, and Danny (Shirley) Carlyle; grandchildren, Jennie (Jim) Karros, Jesse and Jamie (Leah) Carlyle, and Mitchell and Samuel Wheeler; and great-grandchildren, Heaven Hutchison and Riggin Hutchison.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Hyle Carlson.
Cremation was chosen, graveside memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Duke Cancer Research Institute, 710 West Main Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.