He was born Nov. 8, 1924, in Lawrence, the son of Harl and Ruth Evelyn (Pennel) Rogers. He attended Lawrence public schools.

Mr. Rogers was a military veteran, worked in the travel industry and had resided in California for 30 years.

Survivors include four daughters, Sharon Robinson, Miami, Roschelle Hicks, St. Louis, Pamela Sanchez, Lawrence, and Vicki Rogers, Tucson, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Rogers was cremated. Green Street Mortuary, San Francisco, is handling arrangements.