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Albert Rogel Obituary
December 14, 1925 - May 15, 2024
Rancho Cordova, California - Long-time resident Albert P. Rogel passed early morning May 15th. Al, born in Alliance, Ohio, was one of eight children to John and Mary (Sever) who emigrated to the United States from Slovenia. On Al's 18th birthday, he was drafted into the US Army for WWII, where he received the prestigious Purple Heart and Silver Star for rescuing 12 wounded casualties caught in a minefield in the midst of enemy mortar fire and sustaining life-threatening wounds. After the war, he earned his physics degree through Case and John Carroll University, where he met his first wife Mary Lou (Wurstner) at the Newman Center. Together, they moved to Rancho Cordova and raised five kids until Mary Lou's passing in 1989.
Al initially worked on the Polaris Submarine Missile Project with Aerojet, until he dedicated over 40 years at McClellan AFB. Working as a non-destructive inspection manager, he invented the Automatic Eddy Current Bolt-Hole Scanner, which could detect corrosion in airplanes. He retired at the age of 81, but remained active in volunteering efforts and political advocacy for the remainder of his life, including Rancho Cordovan of the year, 2016. He is well-known to many in the community as an incredible father, helpful neighbor, avid gardener, strong man of faith, and amazing war hero.
Al leaves behind an immense void in the hearts of what he would describe as his proudest triumph his family. Beloved wife Sue of 31 years; children Regina (dec.), John (m. Jean), Robert (m. Sadayo), Claire Martschinske (m. Gary), and Jean Santa-Pinter (m. Alex); 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial will be held at 2pm on May 23rd at St. John Vianney Church, Rancho Cordova. Thoughts and prayers can be submitted on evergreenmemorialsacramento.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Rogel
John
May 13, 2025
Dad, I still can't believe you had left us. I miss you much. Your son John
John
May 28, 2024
Miss you, Dad.
Can't believe you left.
John
Joya Hall
May 23, 2024
My sincere sympathies to Sue and all of Al's family. I worked with Al for many years, and he was a really great man with many accomplishments in his lifetime. It was a pleasure to know him. My prayers are with the family. May he rest in the arms of our Lord.
George Parr
May 22, 2024
Dear Rogel family,
Condolences and prayers to you on the passing of your dad. What an amazing life he led. I attended Cordova High School with Robert (Class of 1974. My family also attended St. John Vianney).
May he rest in peace.
Carl Burton and Robert Evans
May 21, 2024
Sue and other family members I want you to know It was truly a pleasure to work with Al, he will be missed by his many friends.
Words fail to express our deep sorrow for your loss.
Al was a one-of-a-kind person, he lived a truly remarkable life. I feel lucky we got to know him.
Carl Burton, President Republicans of River City, and Robert Evans and his other many republican friends.
Jerry Lagomarsino
May 21, 2024
Claire, my condolences to you & all your family. I am amazed at your dad´s life, his accomplishments. and contributions to make our world a better place. I remember you fondly from Mills!
Alan S. Kobayashi
May 20, 2024
I didn't know Mr. Rogel, but I've been friends with his son Robert for 44+ years. Robert is the "splittin' image" of his father and a credit to the legacy of Albert's life. My deepest condolences to the Rogel family for the loss of a great man...A man that has undoubtedly changed the world for the better by his presence.
Teresa Butler
May 18, 2024
We are thinking and praying for you. We've only met a handful of times, yet your kindness and warm welcome will be remembered. Prayers go out to the whole Rogel family in their lossHeaven's gain.
Love,
Mike, Teresa, James & Grandma
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