Charles Hammond Rogers, 92, of Arnold, died on April 9,2021. Born November 7, 1928, to Hammond and Theresa Rogers in Washington, DC, Chuck attended Roosevelt High School, later enlisting in the Marines. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Administration. Chuck worked at Westinghouse in Linthicum for more than 42 years, a major portion of that time as a Senior Data Analyst, responsible for analyzing performance data for several classified programs that were instrumental in securing and maintaining the safety of the United States.

Chuck cherished time with his family, attending music and sporting events of his grandchildren, and providing years of travel, especially cruising, and adventures for all. He was young at heart and fun in spirit and enjoyed racing his grandchildren on go-carts, river tubing on cruises and jet skiing. Any type of water activity brought Chuck joy - fishing for rockfish, crabbing off the docks, swimming in the ocean or watching the ships go down the Chesapeake Bay provided many hours of happiness. In earlier years, he developed a lot of friendships when he and Marian (Betty) bowled on leagues in Severna Park or attended the Elks Crab feasts or Bull Roasts. He loved dancing and playing Pinochle and Bridge. The Rogers' sponsored midshipmen for many years and he delighted in opening his home to them and other groups from his church. Chuck was a loyal supporter of Broadneck High School Athletics and the Music department and a dedicated Maryland Terrapins football fan. He took pride in his yard and especially loved this time of year when all the azaleas and dogwood trees are in full bloom. Chuck loved planting plants with his youngest daughter Linda. Christmas was always magical as he decorated his home with many lights and accessories and always found fun ways to celebrate Christmas morning.

He enjoyed helping others and served as an AARP tax-aide for more than 16 years at the Severna Park and Broadneck libraries. Chuck was a charter member of Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church where he played chimes and hand bells under the tutelage of daughter, Debbie, and worked as a teller. Perhaps one of Chuck's greatest joys was sharing his passion of railroads with eldest grandson Andrew. From creating a "train room" in the design of a Denver and Rio Grande Western combination car, to multiple model railroad layouts, to traveling across the United States to ride steam trains from coast to coast, they enjoyed it all. Chuck was a member of the Friends of The East Broad Top, a 501c3 organization supporting the on-going restoration efforts of America's oldest surviving narrow-gauge railroad east of the Rocky Mountains, the East Broad Top Railroad, located in Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania.

Chuck is survived by his wife of almost 72 years, Marian (Betty) L. Rogers; his daughters Debbie Greene (Brent) of Arnold and Linda Pietras (Steve Dellers) of Gambrills; as well as his grandsons Andrew Greene of Arnold, Adam Greene of Austin, TX, Evan Pietras (Jenny Vince) of Chevy Chase, Jake Pietras of Annapolis, and Kobe Dellers of Richmond, VA.

Visitation will be held at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146 on Wednesday April 14, 2021 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 15, 2021 at 11:30 at Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church in Arnold, MD with limited attendance and masks/social distancing enforced. Interment will be at the MD Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 461 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012,

Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122,

The Friends of the East Broad Top (RR), Attn: Treasurer, PO Box 81, Sarver, PA 16055.

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