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Robert Charles Rogers
( December 17, 1943 - May 20, 2019 )
Robert Charles Rogers, age 76, passed away on May 20, 2019.
My Brother – Charles Rogers
My brother was very much our mother’s child. The two of them enjoyed many of the finer things. Where I loved riding dad’s horses and other outdoor activities, he preferred socializing, good music, quality food and fine clothing. Charles enjoyed interior design, and like his mother, had an uncanny ability to put a room together that would impress even the best in the field. Throughout his life, my beloved brother used these passions to connect with others. Whether in the classroom or entertaining family or friends, Charles was always the consummate gentleman host entertaining his guests.
Charles was born in Houston on December 17, 1943 to Genevieve and Bob Rogers. Charles attended Brenham High School, where he graduated in 1962. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University, he began working as a teacher for the Katy School district. During his career, he taught high school level journalism and organized the production of the school yearbooks. Charles loved seeing his students achieve their goals. He was a member of the Texas School Public Relations Organization, where he served as President-Elect in 1994 and 1995, and President in 1995 and 1996. He received an award for distinguished service to children and youth from the Texas Congress of Parents & Teachers. In addition to Houston, Charles lived in Washington D.C., Alexandria, Virginia, St. Louis, Missouri and Victoria, Texas.
Charles is survived by his sister, Nancy Holle and husband Dennis Holle of Belton, nephews Chuck and Chris Holle and their families.
He was preceded in death by his partner of over 30 years, Cliff Harrison and parents Robert (Bob) and Genevieve Rogers.
A graveside service will be held at Prairie Lea cemetery in Brenham at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Funeral arrangements for Robert Charles Rogers are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
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Amy L. Mai (Scott)
I enjoyed his journalism class and am saddened to hear of his passing. He was a very good teacher. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Thomas "Tom" R. Hutcheson
I was a J 1 student and learned the the skills of reporter news from his intelligent and objective journalism talent.. I used what I learned to get a FCC broadcasting license and worked in radio for a short time after High School. I currently am involved in internet radio and still use objectivity to control my broadcasts and my personal situations in life. Learning from him made me a much better listener, broadcaster. musician, and person in all.R. I P.
Robert "Bob" A. Wiedemer
Mr. Rogers, as you well know, some journalists and authors are a little late when it comes to hitting their deadlines. But, boy, even for me, this one is really late. Sorry, Mr. Rogers, but I’m sure you’d understand.
That’s part of what made you such a good journalism teacher. You knew how to work with us and how to get the best out of us. And I think you’d be damn proud of the little group of authors and journalists you helped create.
Not only did you help a high school newspaper become the first newspaper in America to get an interview with Leon Jaworski after the Watergate hearings, but the person behind that interview, Robert Draper (class of 76) went on to become a New York Times Bestselling book author and a major contributing writer to magazines, including the National Geographic and the New York Times.
Barbara Burns (now married to Chip Comstock) and my co-features editor for El Gato went on to become a major national political writer and spokesperson. She also became a Congresswoman representing a Virginia suburb of Washington DC. If I lived a mile further north in Virginia, she would be my Congresswoman.
Mr. late deadline himself, me, became the author of several New York Times and Wall Street journal bestselling books. And, yes I was late on every one of those deadlines!
Even beyond the journalism room, we had some amazing writing talent at Westchester. Berke Breathed (class of 76) went on to become a Pulitzer Prize winning nationally syndicated cartoonist. Greg Smith went on to become a national bestselling author of religious books.
And, Tilman Fertitta (class of 76), who kept all of us at the El Gato in business by being an amazing salesman of ads for the yearbook, went on to do a heck of a job selling fish and chips. Now CEO of Landry’s Restaurants with over $2.5 billion in annual revenues.
And, speaking of the journalism room, thank you for letting us make that a center of calm craziness amidst the real craziness of producing the Outlaw Senior Wills!
So, Chuck Rogers, don’t Rest in Peace. Have as much fun as you possibly can in the Afterlife. You sure made life more fun and more fulfilling for all of us while you were here on Earth. We’ll miss you!