R0bert Frank Rogers ’53

Tiny, aptly described by roommate Charlie Ringwalt as "a gentle giant who never made an enemy," died of a degenerative disease Aug. 31, 2003.

He lived in Columbus, N.J., and coped with his illness with dignity. Representing '53 at his funeral were Fred Powell and Bill Sutphin. Bill said the church bulletin called Tiny "a lawyer and shepherd." Tiny was good at both professions. After finishing Rutgers Law School, he established his own firm, Rogers & Smith, and concentrated on land-use law. During his 40-year legal career, he was counsel for many planning and zoning committees in Burlington [N.J.] County. He raised prize-winning sheep and was his county's 4-H Sheep Club leader for 20 years.

Tiny majored in politics, was on the track team all four years, and took his meals at Cannon Club. After graduation he joined the Marines, was stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, and was discharged as a first lieutenant. In 1956 he married Elizabeth Hall, who survives him, as do sons Robert and Tony, daughters Anna Shuster and Amy Rensberger, and eight grandchildren. They have our deep condolences. Goodbye, old friend. We shall miss your sense of humor, keen insight, and unwavering conservatism.

The Class of 1953