Sophia was born in Germany. She married Arnold Rogge in 1875, and just a few years later in 1878, they immigrated to the United States, settling in Nebraska. The 1900 US Census indicates that Sophia had borne 19 children, of which 10 were still living. Some of their names were:Sophia (Danekas), Henry, Detrick, Henrietta, Mary (Talbert), Annie (Gembler), Lizzie, George, John, Paulina, William, Henry, Herman, George. In addition, Sophia and Arnold helped raise a granddaughter, Belle Talbert.

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OBITUARY
Sopha Dicke was born February 22, 1852 at Harrington, Westfallen, Germany, and died at Tamora, Nebraska, September 6, 1924. Aged 72 years, 6 months, 19 days. She was united in marriage to Arnold Rogge, January 22, 1824 (sic), at Neuengiacke, Germany. To this union was born 14 children, four of which died in Germany. Four sons and six daughters still survive her.Funeral services conducted by Rev. Marx of Goehner, were held at the family home in Tamora. Then the remains was conveyed to the West Blue German Evangelical church, south of Milford, where two able and impressive sermons, one in German by the Rev. Kreuger, pastor of the West Blue church, the other by Rev. Marx, pastor of the German Evangelical church at Goehner, were delivered. After which the body was laid to rest beside her children.Mrs. Rogge leaves a sorrowing husband, one sister (Linetta Kendicke), two brothers (Henry and William Dicke), ten children, thirty-two grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her sad demise.Mother Rogge was a devoute Christian, a truly-affectionate wife and mother. A kind friend and neighbor, esteemed and dearly loved by all who had the honor of knowing her. Her's was an utterly unselfish sympathetic, generous, yet considerate nature. To those in trouble or needy, she was ever a worthy councelor and true friend.Her ambition always, was to do good however, wherever and whenever she could. May that Peace which passeth all understanding be her portion, in that better world beyond.

From the Seward Journal published Thursday, September 11, 1924, page 1, column 1.