Roger Dobbs Harris
Roger Dobbs Harris, 79, of Rogers City passed away peacefully at home Sunday, September 27, 2026.
He was born in Rochester, New York October 20, 1946 to Franklin and Annie (Redick) Harris.
Roger served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. In 1975 he came into the lives of Rick and John in California. He worked as an independent contractor financing boats of every size. He enjoyed sailing (crewing for one year) and classic cars like his love of 1964 Mustangs. Roger was always an animal lover and rescuing older dogs became a passion. He always had dog treats in his pockets or vehicle. He would notice a dog before a person. As a member of the Presque Isle Sportsmen’s Club he loved trap shooting. Roger married Linda Indish in Mesa, Arizona February 20, 2013.
He is survived by his wife Linda; children, Brad (Angie) Indish of Oxford, Kristy Indish of Linden, John Cornwell of California and Rick (Regina) Cornwell of Florida; and grandchildren, Henry Indish, Sadie Indish, Alexandria Indish, Isabella Indish, Jason Indish, Tyler Cornwell,
Roger was preceded in death by his parents Annie Lorie and Franklin; and a son, Jason Indish.
A Celebration of Life gathering will take place in the San Luis Rey room at the Beck Funeral Home Saturday, October 10, from 1 until 4 p.m. The Rogers City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 607 will offer a military tribute at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to any animal shelter in memory of Roger Harris.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.
