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Name:
Bryan Allen Rogers
Date of Death:
Jul 5, 2012
Location of Service:
O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home - Novi

Bryan Allen Rogers, age 86, July 5, 2012.

Mr.Rogers was born in Akron Ohio in 1925. He graduated from the University of Akron in 1949. He received a Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from Washington University in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army with the 720th Railway Operating Battalion from 1943-1946 as a SGT and surgical technician. He worked in administrative positions and became the executive vice president and administrator at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN from 1954-1972. Mr. Rogers was appointed administrator of the Toledo Hospital from 1972-1977 and then appointed President and CEO from 1977-1992 when he retired. He was always very active in his direct service to many professional and civic associations including becoming a member in 1972 of Rotary Club of Toledo and member of Board of Directors from 1996-1998. Mr. Rogers was an elder at Christ Presbyterian Church in Toledo, OH and then a member of First Presbyterian Church of Northville, MI.

Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife Jean of 62 years, daughter Amy, and son Mark (Carri) and grandsons Dylan and Jake in Chicago, Il.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wed, July 11 at 11:00AM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Ave, Novi 248-348-1800.

The family request memorial contributions be made to:

The Rotary Foundation 101 N. Summit St. Suite 436., Toledo, OH 43604,

The ProMedica Toledo Hospital Foundation 2142 N. Cove Blvd., Toledo, OH 43606,

and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio.

Location Name

Location of Services:
O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home
Street:
41555 Grand River Ave.
ZIP:
48375
City:
Novi
State:
MI
Country:
Country: us

South side of Grand River West of Meadowbrook Road 

Condolence Messages 

 
#1 Bernard Lucas 2012-07-08 07:51 We fondly will always recall the many dinners we had with Bryan and Jean here at Fox Run over several years. Together we enjoyed the tales of each others travels. Our deepest sympathy to Jean and your family.
Barney and Florence Lucas
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#2 Jan McBride 2012-07-09 04:59 I was saddened to hear of Bryan;s passing.For me, he was truely a mentor and friend who gave me the opportunity to move into hospital administration. His leadership and concern always for the patient were the building blocks for Promedica. My memories are fond and I know that he will live in the heart of those whose life he touched.
Jan McBride
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#3 Matt Humphrey 2012-07-10 02:30 Mr. Rogers was an approachable and wonderful man. I enjoyed the conversations that we had and will remember his gentle smile and kind words. May God's grace encourage your hearts during this time. Fox Run Chaplain. Quote
 
 
#4 Susie Uncapher 2012-07-11 05:27 A bright and shinning star has been dimmed but the light and glow will continue in the lives of many.

His spirit continues in ways that even he never imagined.

I am thankful for the blessings he made possible.

Sincerely,

Susie Uncapher
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#5 Paul J. Ditmyer MD 2012-07-14 07:04 It was sad to read of Bryan;s passing. It brought back many good memories however, when together we addressed situations involving the hospital and the Department of Anesthesiology. I extend my sympathy to Jean at her time of great sorrow.
Paul J. Ditmyer, MD
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