Rodger V. Vergara Sr., age 82, of Highland Park, died June 5, 2020 at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL. A furniture upholsterer, he was born August 15, 1937 in The Philippines to Julio and Felisa Villaruel Vergara. Beloved husband of Florenda, nee Mercado; loving father of Roger Jr. (Maricor), Ronald (Abigail), Mara (Michael) Brual and the late Reymundo; cherished grandfather of Mikaela, Victor, Nicholas, Monique, Andrea and Nina; fond brother of Alfredo, Julio, Teresita, Cynthia, Roberto and the late Susan; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. In compliance with health and public safety directives due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a private Service and Urn Interment will take place at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles. Funeral info: 847.673.6111.