David Lee Rogers, age 93, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on Feb 6, 2024. Predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Nancy (MacPherson) Rogers, parents Charles and Marjorie Rogers, and his sister Sharon (late Darwin) Palmiere. Survived by his daughter, Julie Rogers Varland of Savannah, GA, and sons Lynn of N.Chili, NY, Lee of Brookfield, WI and Lance of Spring Arbor, MI; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a great-great granddaughter. Also survived by special step-daughter Holly MacPherson and several other step-children and step-grandchildren. David is survived by brothers Vince (Carolyn) of Rochester, NY and Chuck (Sandra) of Winter Haven, FL, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Born in Syracuse, NY, David shared a passion for fishing, boating and duck-hunting with his father and brothers, and seashell collecting and music with his sister and mother. During his tenure at Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, NY he was a Financial Aid officer, Campus Engineer, and occasional Physics instructor. He served as a class advisor and hospitality host and was an active supporter of RWC men’s and women’s athletics, cheering loudly for the Roberts Wesleyan Raiders. He also attended concerts and programs as a music lover. Mr. Rogers drove a school bus for the Churchville-Chili school district before retiring to Ft. Pierce, FL. An avid seashell collector since childhood, he volunteered and worked alongside world-class marine biologists at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, where he helped identify and catalog 1000’s of specimens. David possessed an immense vocabulary, ready wit, and talent for meticulous detail.
Even as David’s health was failing, he gave glory to God, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Over the years, David Rogers and his family attended Pearce Memorial Church in N. Chili, NY, where a memorial service is scheduled Sat. April 20th at 2 pm.
