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William Rogan Obituary
William C. Rogan
Master Gunnery
Sergeant, Retired
As a proud member of the United States Marine Corp. for 28 years and one of the last remaining survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima, William C. Rogan, "Bill" reported to his final duty station on Monday, September 21, 2009, one week shy of his 85th birthday.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mildred Frost Rogan and Clarence Manning; one sister, Lillian Constantine; and one brother, Edward Rogan.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 38 years, Mary Pellow Rogan; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Rowe; one son, William H. Rogan; two brothers, Thomas Rogan and James "Herbie" Rogan; and one sister, Rose Dinismore.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009, at Our Lady of the Blue Ridge in Madison, Virginia. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. at the church.
The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the Hospice of the Piedmont especially Mary Dillon and Joni Stepp.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911.
Interment will follow at a later date in Brewer, Maine.
Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Scott Brown
November 29, 2009
Mrs. Rogan, i am sorry to read about Mr. Rogan. I have been thinking about you folks lately. Every time i watch a military movie, I think about Mr. Rogan and how he helped to make my decision to join the Navy. I will remain his friend and yours forever.
Your neighbor from across the road and a big fan of your lemonade.
Sincerly
Scott Brown
Thomas L. Rogan, Jr.
September 28, 2009
Good bye Uncle Bill, rest in peace. Thank you and Bless you for your service to our Country.
Heaven will be brighter with your whistling gift!
Peggy Rogan
September 26, 2009
My sincere sympathy for the loss of our Uncle Bill. To my dear cousin, Mary, I am so sorry for you at this sad time. I hope you, Billy and your Dad's wife, Mary, will find comfort in your family and friends and know he will always be with you, he is just one heartbeat away.
September 24, 2009
my thought and prayers are with you all at this time i do not know the family but my last name is rogan i would like to know if we have family connections gert rogan thibodeau
millinocket maine
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September 24, 2009
To Uncle Bill, Farewell, I know Dad (your brother Edward Rogan) was there on the other side to help you cross to your next "duty station". We have always loved you and kept you in our hearts and prayers. To my cousins Mary and Billy, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, I love you both and pray for your courage and strength to get thru this sad time. And to Mary, his wife, I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Catherine Rogan.
Catherine Rogan
September 24, 2009
To Uncle Bill, Farewell, I know Dad (your brother Edward Rogan) was there on the other side to help you cross to your next "duty station". We have always loved you and kept you in our hearts and prayers. To my cousins Mary and Billy, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, I love you both and pray for your courage and strength to get thru this sad time. And to Mary, his wife, I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Catherine Rogan.
Wes
September 23, 2009
Rest in peace, fellow veteran. I salute you.
Tom Rogan
September 23, 2009
Mary, we have never met, but I am sure my big brother chose wisely when you folks joined forces.
While Bill and I have not been close in recent years, I am sorry for your loss and he will be missed. Thinking of our youth, I can still hear him making those silly bird calls and his curious mind.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Raymond and Mary Strickland
September 23, 2009
Mary, our sincere sympathy to you and your family.We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
karen read
September 23, 2009
I know that God will be with you during this sad time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Karen Read
Charlottesville Dialysis
Shawn Gregory
September 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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