William Georgi Rodgers ’36

RATHER RECENTLY we received word that Bill died May 14, 1987. His father was Earle V. Rodgers '10, and his late brother was John G. Rodgers '35.

Bill graduated from the Princeton Preparatory School, At the university he was a member of Triangle Club. He left Princeton at the end of his sophomore year, but throughout his life he maintained great interest in the University.

In 1943 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a private. He was discharged three years later as a captain with the First Marine Air Wing based in Tientsin, China. His widow received a posthumous Certificate of Commendation signed by President Reagan in recognition of Bill's service over and above the call of duty.

Bill spent his business career as an officer in the familycontrolled Papyrous Co. of Kenilworth, NJ., a manufacturer of special paper products. In 1974 his company was acquired by Cincinnati Industries, from which he retired as a consultant in 1984.

He was a trustee of the Brielle, NJ., Public Library and helped establish the Reformed Church of America in Brielle. Bill and his wife lived in Eatontown, NJ., and for the last 25 years enjoyed a second home in S.C.

Bill is survived by his widow, Hilary Stanyer Rodgers, whom he married in 1938. He will be remembered as one with a warm and sincere personality.

The Class of 1936