William B. Rogers M.D.

William B. Rogers, M.D.

William B. Rogers, M.D., born October 21, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio, died November 28, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dr. Rogers was a resident of Akron and the sur rounding suburbs since 1919. He graduated from the University of Ak ron in 1940 where he contin ued to lend his strong support. This included his active involvement in the Alumni Association and serving as president of the Hilltoppers 1980 to 1982. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine 1940 to December 1943. His hospital training included Akron City Hospital Jan. to Sept. 1944, Columbus Childrens Hospital Sept. 1944 to June 1945 and Akron Childrens Hospital July 1947 to June 1948. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps 1945 to 1947 first as a Lieutenant then as a Captain, in the United States Forces European Theatre Headquarters Command, 2nd Gener al Medical Hospital, Frankfort, Germany. Dr. Rogers practiced Pediatrics and Adolescent Med icine at the same location in Cuyahoga Falls for over 50 years. By the time of his retirement, Dr. Rogers had treated the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of his original patients. He was also the Cuyahoga Falls High School football team doctor for many years. His hospital appointments were, Akron City Hospital, privileged staff 1948 to July 1999; Akron Childrens Hospital, Junior Staff 1953 to 1978 and Emeritus Staff 1978 to July 1999; Akron St. Thomas, Junior Staff 1951 to 1985 and Emeritus Staff 1985 to July 1999; Akron General Junior Staff 1951 to 1985 and Emeritus Staff 1985 to July 1999 and Cuyahoga Falls Gen eral Hospital 1988 to July 1999 (Privileged Staff). Dr. Rogers was a member of the American Medical Association 1948 to the present; Ohio State Medical Association 1948 to the present; Summit County Medi cal Society 1948 to the present and the Akron Pediatric Society 1952 to the present.

His appointments: Secretary of the Summit County Medical Society 1972 to 1973 and a member of its Council 1987 to 1990 and 1991 to the present; Editor of the Summit County Medical Society Bulletin 1972, 1987 to 2000. He served on committees for; Akron Childrens Hospital (Medical Records, Emergency Room and numerous others); Summit County Medical Society (Public Health, Grievance and numer ous others); Ohio State Medical Society Publication: OHIO Medicine 1990 to 1999. He was honored as a Founder and Past President of the Akron Pediatric Society in 1952.

Dr. Rogers was famous for his letter writing. He had written many letters to newspapers, journals, and magazines for years, expressing his opinion on many subjects. He was also frequently called upon by newspaper and journal editors as well as reporters to contribute articles and letters, giving his expert opinion on many subjects. He was published in Clinical Pediatrics (two research ar ticles 1973 to 1975); numerous letters in Pediatrics; research letter to the Editor and numerous inquiries in JAMA; six articles in Medical Economics and one article in Ohio Medicine. He was proud of his extensive autograph collection that included most of the U.S. Presidents and many famous medical doctors.

Dr. Rogers first wife, June, died in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Rosaria Shullo Rogers; children, Dr. Paul T. Rogers (Cami) of Baltimore, Md., Dr. Robert A. Rogers (Konnie) of Houston, Texas, Lenora Buck land of North Carolina, John C. Rogers (Helen) of Cuyahoga Falls; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; step- children, Rita Williams (August) of Cuyahoga Falls, Steven Shullo (Marilyn) of Las Vegas, Loretta Mercer (Pete) of Las Vegas, Paul Shullo (Mellanie) of Las Vegas, Kenneth Shullo of Las Vegas, Carol Bray (Mark) of Canton; six step-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dr. Carolyn Thom as of Boston, Mass.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. SATURDAY, December 20, 2003 at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The William B. Rogers MD Student Loan Fund, The University of Maryland Medical Alumni Association, 522 W. Lombard St., Baltimore, MD, 21201. (Billow FAIRLAWNChapel, 330-867-4141.)

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