About This Memory Space
This page was created for Richard Malcolm Dick Rogers's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
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Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Richard Malcolm Dick Rogers. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Richard Malcolm 'Dick' Rogers crafted a life of steadfast service, community dedication, and quiet strength, leaving an indelible mark on family, colleagues, and neighbors through nine vibrant decades.
Born to Manford and Wilma Rogers, Dick entered the world on a crisp winter day in 1933, growing up with a spirit of determination that carried him through high school triumphs and beyond. A standout athlete at Monon High School, where he earned basketball letters in 1951, he channeled that discipline into Air Force service before building a foundation for family and career. His path wove together education at Indiana University, professional ascent in finance, and unwavering commitment to civic causes, culminating in a retirement filled with cherished connections.
Dick's professional journey launched at Merchants National Bank, where his sharp acumen propelled him to Vice President and leader of the commercial loan division by 1970. Transitioning in 1972 to Basic American Industries, he masterminded financing for diverse ventures until his 2003 retirement, demonstrating a career defined by strategic insight and reliability. Beyond the boardroom, his passion shone in the Downtown Indianapolis Lions Club, spearheading vision screenings for Indianapolis Public School students, and as a devoted member of Zionsville United Methodist Church.
Photos of Richard's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Dick's world revolved around the enduring partnership he forged with Doris Hintz, whom he wed in 1955, nurturing a family amid joys and sorrows—including the early loss of son Jerry Lee and daughter Patricia Ann Rogers Douglass in 2016. Treasured bonds persisted with son Michael Rogers and his wife Julie, son-in-law Peter Douglass, grandsons Malcolm (with Katie), Joshua (with Emma), Max (with Abby), and Benjamin (with Maura), plus great-grandson Warren Scott Douglass. His close companion, Mary Jeanne Metz, remained a source of comfort in later years, reflecting Dick's knack for fostering deep, supportive relationships marked by generosity and presence.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from acquaintances and kin alike illuminate Dick's reputation as a pillar of kindness and involvement, with recurring nods to his Lions Club zeal and the steady guidance he offered through life's chapters.
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