Peter V Rogers

Peter Van Rogers, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 14, at his home in Russell Township, Ohio. Born in Detroit, he was the son of Van R. Rogers and Ruth Rogers. A graduate of West Geauga High School, Peter graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a B.S. in Engineering and a Graduate degree in Business. He went on to have a successful career in industrial automation sales.

In addition to his wife Eileen and sons Paul, Robert (Bob) and daughter-in-law Kelly, he is survived by his daughter Cindy McCain and son-in-law Isaac of Columbus, and grandchildren Cassia, Benjamin, Ruth, Samuel, Zoe and Max.

Peter was a long-time member of the Chagrin Falls Christian Science Church, served as an assistant scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts Troop 193 in Russell and was a member of the Chagrin Falls JCs. As a real estate developer in Russell Township, Peter enjoyed renovating houses and used his engineering skills to remodel and improve them. He purchased older houses and moved them to lots he purchased in Russell Township. One such house was a historical building he saved from demolition known as the Tambling House, where president James A. Garfield lived for a few years. Peter was a dedicated husband to Eileen and a well adored and generous father to his children. A celebration of Peter’s life and funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, Ohio. All are welcome. Calling hours are from 10 am - 12 pm and service shortly after with lunch reception following. He will be laid to rest at the Russell Township Riverside Cemetery after the lunch reception. The family would appreciate flowers, natural outdoor decorations and kind notes that can be sent to Chesterland Baptist Church for all to enjoy at the reception.