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2022
William Rogers Obituary
William "Bill" Frank
Rogers, MD.
June 29, 1946
June 18, 2022
William F. Rogers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, medical doctor, bison rancher, and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2022, at home with his wife and sons present.
Bill was born June 29, 1946 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, graduating from Scottsbluff High School in 1964 before attending University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After his sophomore year, Bill was accepted into University of Nebraska's Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska. Graduating from Medical School in 1971 and the following weekend he got married to his college sweetheart who is also from Scottsbluff, Kathleen Welsch. After graduating and marriage, Bill furthered his training and completed his medical internship at USC-LA County Hospital. Upon his completion, he and Kathleen left California, as Bill joined the US Navy and was trained in Pensacola, Florida before serving as a Naval flight surgeon at the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Receiving honorable discharge for his service, Bill returned to USC-LA County Hospital to start his residency and career in Interventional Radiology. In 1980, Bill and Kathleen moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he joined the Colorado Springs Radiologist, P.C. (PENRAD Imaging) before starting his family.
Bill was required to retire early from his profession in 2001 after being diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Stage 4 brain tumor and was given a devastating outlook of six to eight months life expectancy following the surgery. Instead of letting this get him down, he continued to "enjoy life" as he often put it. Bill loved being with his family, watching sports, reading all things science, and spending time re-living his ranching upbringing by working at his bison ranch in Western Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Frank Rogers and Priscilla Chain Rogers.
Dr. Bill Rogers is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Kathleen W. Rogers; and sons, Matthew W. Rogers, and Jeffery W. Rogers (Heather); brother, John C. Rogers, MD.; and sister, Marty Davis; grandchildren, Adele and Eleanor Rogers.
Everyone will miss Bill's smile, firm handshake, sense of warmth, can do attitude and enjoyment of life. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, food or gifts, memorial donations can be made in Bill's name and memory to Roundup River Ranch (https://roundupriverranch.org/support-us/donate-now/). Roundup River Ranch offers old-fashioned, pure fun camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. The beautiful camp is located near Bill's bison ranch and offers campers the chance to take a true vacation from being "a patient" to enjoy the most extraordinarily ordinary joys of childhood. Bill's attitude of "enjoying life" and passion for outdoor activities are what embraces the camp's mission.
Memorial Service 1:00PM, Thursday, July 21, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, 219 Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Rogers
Paige Siedler
November 26, 2022
Oh such sad news for everyone. Dr. Roger's took care of my entire family at one time or another and I also worked at Penrose. He was caring, kind and a wonderful man. Thank you for caring for my family Dr. You are certainly in Heaven. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Vicki Hermes
July 26, 2022
Dr. Rogers was one of the kindest radiologist I had the pleasure to work with. We all missed him when he had to retire from Penrad early. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will be missed.
Eloy & Cabrini Martinez
July 21, 2022
We are so sad to hear of Dr. Rogers passing. We send our Deepest Sympathy to Your Family & Friends.
Linda Randono
July 19, 2022
Kathy, sorry for your great loss. Bill will always be remembered as a kind loving caring man. He will be missed greatly by all blessed to know him.
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LYNDA BOWKER SPECHT (AND GORDON K. SPECHT)
July 19, 2022
Dear Kathy and family: There are no words to express how saddened I am to know of Bill's passing. He was such a good and kind person, even in our high school years he was a gentleman, kind, and courteous. I treasure the times we all were able to reconnect over the years. The loss of him hit hard as I know it is for all of you. What a treasure of a legacy he leaves in his beloved family and all of the people he touched while here!!! Our hearts and prayers will be steadfast for you and your family during and beyond this time.
Janice & Wayne Hofmann
July 13, 2022
Kathy & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bill`s passing. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Janice & Wayne Hofmann
Kathy Rien Anderson
July 12, 2022
Kathy,
I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy
Ron Julis
July 12, 2022
Kathy,
It's with great sadness that I learn today of Bill's passing. I recall those teenage years of fun and friendship with great fondness,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ron
Mark Anderson
July 12, 2022
I'm filled with sadness to learn of Bill's passing. As a classmate, we were on the first ever SHS swim team together. Bill was an excellent athlete, and had a quiet, admirable integrity about him. My condolences to Kathy and family.
Genelle Collins
July 4, 2022
So sorry to hear we have finally lost our Miracle Man. He was truly the best doc I ever worked with . So glad to know he got to be a Grandpa. Truly a miracle.
Sheryl & Steve Johns
July 3, 2022
Kathy, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Sending you hugs and prayers. With our deepest sympathies, Sheryl (Welsch) and Steve Johns
Pam Marsh
July 1, 2022
Kathy,
You are and have been in my thoughts; as the French say, I wish you Bon Courage as your wonderful memories , family, and friends give you support and love during this difficult time. Pam
Bill and Susie Cogswell
June 28, 2022
Remembering this wonderful man who loved life and fought adversity as long as he could. Sending you alll our love and blessings, Bill Cogswell Family
Benny and Janet Rivera
June 28, 2022
Kathy, Matt, and Jeff, we are so, so sorry for your loss! We have so many good memories of learning about bison side by side with Bill at your beautiful ranch.
Tom and Candy Norum
June 27, 2022
Kathy and family,
We are saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I will always recall good memories of UNMC and sharing the apartment with Bill, Todd , and Bob. Bill was such a standup man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Candy
Janice & Gary James
June 26, 2022
Kathy, we are so sorry for your loss. We hope that one day your fond memories of Bill will outweigh the memory of your loss. We send our deepest sympathy and love to you and your entire family. Janice & Gary James
John Baldwin
June 25, 2022
Bill was a classmate UNMC Class of 1971. We all share in your loss and send our condolences..
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