(KMZA)--Services have been set for Vermillion USD 380 Superintendent Matt Rogers.

Rogers, of Corning, died Wednesday morning at the age of 52 following a long battle with bile duct cancer.

According to his obituary from the Lauer Funeral Home, in Seneca, “ he was determined to fight the cancer and gave it his all while never complaining and always showing his amazing smile.”

Rogers began his career in education in 1993, serving the past four years as superintendent at USD 380.

Funeral Mass will be Saturday morning at 11:00 at St. Patrick's Church, in Corning. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 prior to the mass.

Among survivors are his wife, Cary, and three children.