Roger Fisher was Nelson Atkins Museum of Art's answer to Mr. Rogers.  He never met a stranger.  Everyone that knew Roger always felt better after talking to him.  He was always asking me to share a story about some piece of art that could be viewed from his cart.  He would then share it with one of our guests that took a ride in Roger's cart.
Roger had a 1,000 watt smile.  It grew wider when he was talking about trains or when he had passengers---especially young passengers.   One of his last passengers was a young Russian boy, who asked "How much to ride the cart?"  Roger had his canned answer ready, "It'll only cost a smile & a half".   As I saw the cart zip-up the ramp to view "The Gates of Paradise", I was hard pressed to see who had the wider smile, the young boy or Roger.  
Although Roger never wore a cardigan like Mr. Rogers, no one will ever forget Roger's conductor hat.   He will be missed.

Janet, I was sad to learn about Roger's passing. I had only met him recently when he had arranged to have my late husband's train layout dismantled for donation to Union Station.  I so enjoyed talking with him and and appreciated his willingness to help me honor my husband's wishes. You and your family are in my prayers. 

Janet,
So sorry for your loss. While I didn't know Roger, I can tell from his picture and the work that he did that he was someone I would have enjoyed knowing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers in the months ahead, as you grieve this big loss. 


Dear Janet.....

     Each time I saw you and Roger together at the museum events we attended, I felt touched by the love and care you gave  him. It has been an inspiration to me. 

With love and prayers,

Libee

Seeing Roger's trains and the joy he had when sharing them will be my fondest memory. Your holiday parties were delightful and a great chance to meet your friends. Thank you.

So sorry to hear about Roger. We all had so much fun through the single adult churches there on the Country Club Plaza some 50 years ago. We really enjoyed being invited to see and watch his train set in his basement. You will be greatly missed, Roger

Dear Janet,
I share the community's feeling of loss of your Roger. We all will miss his January "train village sharing" and his friendly conductor delivery to events at the Nelson. I hope you have some of that French cologne that was his favorite for memory's sake. Roger was a dear man.
Karen Black

Janet:  It has been my pleasure to know Roger for almost half a century.  He was practical and so helpful to all--and yet so sophisticated in his interest in the Arts and International Travel.   We were all so fortunate that he make his home in Kansas City

Dear Janet,

My wife Rosemary and I are deeply grieved by the passing of Roger.  He was such a "up" person who just made you feel good every time you saw him.  We had so many happy times with him at the Nelson.  He was a great ambassador for the museum and will be missed by every one who has met him over these many years.

With Love,

Rosemary & Dan Karp

Janet, what a terrible shock. Seeing Roger at the museum always brightened my day — the same way he did for so many visitors.

My deepest sympathy / Chris Purcell

It was always a delight to arrive at the Nelson, for a volunteer shift or as a visitor, and see Roger driving the Shuttle Cart, wearing his “uniform “ of railroad conductor’s hat. He radiated warmth, welcome,  friendliness, enthusiasm, and competence and made time for a word with us all.   His profound gift of contributing to everyone’s day will be remembered and greatly missed..

Patrick McAlinney and Diane Cunard 

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Roger Allen Fisher

September 20, 1942 – March 25, 2018

Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home

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