Cheyenne Heroes Remembered | Cheyenne News

Cheyenne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Two Cheyenne pillars have passed away this week, leaving behind rich legacies of service and community. John David Rodgers, 75, a longtime law enforcement officer, educator, and Scoutmaster who cherished the outdoors, died on September 9th. He is survived by his wife Connie and their two sons. Meanwhile, Charles “Chas” Zemelka, 56, a decorated Marine and Army veteran known for his vivid war stories and artistic talent in chalk, clay, and paint, died August 30th. A former president of the Green Knights Motorcycle Club, he leaves four children, two stepchildren, and a grandson. Families are…