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Richard E Rogers Jr
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Born October 27, 1952 to Richard E Rogers & Gloria F (McKeen) Rogers in Norway, Maine. He was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School class of 1971.
He lived a full life serving his community through local fire departments, rescue teams, fish and game clubs as well as an ambulance driver. Educating others came very naturally to him, he taught fire prevention courses, Sunday School, hunter safety courses and the Junior Maine guide program, among others. He was always willing to pass on any knowledge that he had. Rick was a skilled carpenter and mechanic. He spent time self-employed as a blacksmith, land use consultant as well as a Master Maine Guide during which time he guided many canoe trips through the Allagash waterway. He worked 18 years with the Maine department of Inland fisheries and wildlife as a Regional Safety Coordinator. He was always willing to pass on any knowledge that he had.
He loved the history of Maine, as well as his family’s deep roots in it. In both his occupational and personal time he was an avid outdoorsman and loved sharing that passion with those around him.
He is survived by his children Michael Rogers and his wife Samantha of Norway, Maine; Heather Dumont and her husband Dennis of Brandenburg, Kentucky; Seth Rogers and his wife Renee of Lincolnville, Maine; and his adopted daughter Jaime Merrifield Melville. His mother Gloria Rogers of Augusta, Maine. Grandchildren Kristopher, James, Andrew, Abigail, Habtamu, Grace, Jevaun, Kaila, Eben, Kelsie and Owen. Great Grandchildren Ryder and Tru. Three sisters, Nancy, Brenda and Susan and their spouses. Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. Rick was predeceased by his father Richard Rogers.
A graveside service will be held at Byron cemetery in Phillips, Maine on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at 1pm. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Phillips Fire Department or to the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad.
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