Obituary of William P. Rogers

William P. Rogers

William Pierce Rogers (born June 23, 1913 in Norfolk, New York) was a politician and lawyer who was known for being the United States Attorney General under Dwight D. Eisenhower and United States Secretary of State under Richard Nixon. William died on January 2, 2001 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 87.

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William P. Rogers Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Rogers, William
Common Name: William P. Rogers
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Norfolk, New York, United States
Birth Date: June 23, 1913
Age: 87 (at death)
Occupations:
- Politician
- Lawyer

Religion: Presbyterian
Political Affiliation: Republican
Net Worth: $1-$5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Pierce Rogers
Father: Harrison Alexander Rogers
Mother: Myra Beswick
Spouse/Partner:

Adele Langston (married 1937-2001, his death)

Son(s):

Douglas Rogers
Jeffrey Rogers
Anthony Rogers

Daughter(s):

Dale Rogers

Death Notice:

Date: January 02 2001 at age 87
Place: Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
Interment: Buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia

Category Tags:

Politician Lawyer American Born on June 23rd Born in 1913 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 87 Died from Congestive heart failure

William's Notable Roles:

United States Attorney General
United States Secretary of State

Quotable Quotes:

"If you can't run, you crawl. If you can't crawl-- you find someone to carry you."

"I go into a little trance there when they tell me that my take-out order is going to take 5 minutes, and just overreact. "

"Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again and you will be filled with joy. "

"He was one of the most joyful and innovative men I ever knew. He will be deeply missed. (V)"

"William Rogers lived a remarkable life, filled with kindness, compassion, and selfless dedication to serving others. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy and impact will continue to live on in the hearts and memories of those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

Is Mr. William Rogers still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.