Eugene E. Rogers ’51

Eugene E. Rogers ’51, of Sarasota, Fla.; Oct. 7, of lung cancer. While at Brown, he participated in the NROTC program and served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy following graduation. He worked as a mechanical engineer and consultant, earning his professional engineer license through the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Before moving to Sarasota in 2006, he held positions with Johnson Controls, founded his own business in St. Croix in 1967, and then moved to Puerto Rico in 1970. He was considered a pioneer in HVAC environmental control for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and held several patents. He had a lifelong passion for flying and worked with local flying associations. He owned several aircraft. He flew his plane to 48 states, as well as to Canada, continuing to fly until just two weeks before his death. He is survived by five children, 13 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.