July 18, 1954 — September 16, 2024
Gilbert (Bert) Matthew Rogers, D.O., age 70, of Enid, OK, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Emmanuel Enid, officiated by Dr. Shonn Keels. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Bert’s heartfelt commitment to others was evident in every aspect of his life, earning him the love and admiration of his family, friends, and the medical community, as he enriched the lives of all who crossed his path.
He was born on July 18, 1954, in Galveston, Texas, to Dr. Gilbert (Gil) Stanley Rogers and Elizabeth "Betty" Rogers, and was later baptized at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in La Marque, Texas. He attended Galveston's Ball High School from 1969-1972 and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in May 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology/Animal Biology. Bert earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981, where he was voted the Theta Psi Most Valuable Senior and served as Class President.
Bert married Karen Ann Rogers (Isbell) on May 2, 1981, in Ft. Worth, Texas, and they shared a life filled with love, family, pets, and travel. He specialized in General Practice in Trinidad, Colo., and later completed his Anesthesiology residency at Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center in Grand Prairie in July 1987. They moved to Enid, OK, later that year, where he practiced at the three local hospitals before serving as the founding Medical Director and Anesthesiologist of the Surgery Center of Enid in 1995, where he remained until his retirement in late 2021.
Bert was recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for his service in the National Health Service Corps, and was involved with the United Way, Kiwanis, Youth & Family Services, Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, and the American Osteopathic Association.
An avid golfer, Bert enjoyed rounds with family and friends across the country. He recorded a Hole-in-One on No. 3 at Oakwood Country Club, where he also proudly served as Board President. He was a devout conservative. Bert loved rooting for the Texas Longhorns and the Houston Astros. He was equally at home skiing on Colorado's snowy slopes or in the bays of Galveston.
Bert is survived by his loving children: daughters Kimberly Ring and her husband Darrell, and Katherine Roberts and her husband Dault, both of Enid; his son Phillip Rogers and his wife Kate of Lewisville, TX; and his cherished grandchildren Dustin, Emma Grace, Charlie, Rhett, Georgia, Lizzie Kay, and Nash. He also leaves behind his brother Randy Rogers and his wife Tammy, and his sisters Carolyn Dyer, Lilith Rogers, and Rosalyn Huffman, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who fondly knew him as “Uncle Bert”. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, and his parents.
In retirement, Bert enjoyed traveling to see family and friends, and especially treasured the companionship of his beloved dogs, Trout, Aspen, and Mango.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Enid SPCA or Youth & Family Services, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
