Patrick Andrew Rogan November 29, 1943 – February 17, 2022 SAN DIEGO
Patrick Andrew Rogan was born on November 29, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA. He attended local schools and was an all-star athlete in baseball and basketball at Lynwood High School. He made the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) All-Star Baseball Team and was invited to play in the national All-Star baseball game at Yankee Stadium, where he was awarded the MVP trophy for outstanding player.
Upon graduation from high school in 1961, Pat turned down a scholarship to USC in order to sign a Major League Baseball contract with the newly created Los Angeles Angels. During his twenty-year career with the Angels, he worked as a pitcher, trainer, and scout.
While pursuing his baseball career, Pat decided to prepare for a career in education, influenced no doubt by his father and older brother, who were both teachers. Pat completed his B.A. in Social Science, his Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and completed courses toward his Ed.D.
After his retirement from baseball and during his professional career as an educator, Pat worked at all grade levels in several California school districts. At his first job in La Puente School District, he taught history and coached baseball. His teams there won several championships. He served as Principal of schools in Incline Village, Reno, and Mammoth Lakes. He often said that his favorite job was serving as Principal of Mammoth Elementary School.
For several years, he served as Chair and Commissioner of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Pat also worked with student teachers and served as a mediator for the Nevada Department of Education. In 1995, he founded The Rogan Groupproviding consultation and remediation services to many clients until his retirement in 2018.
Pat had a special way of working with those around him. He was a careful listener and able to deliver bad news without judgment and with compassion. He trusted people to make good decisions, guided by their experiences and skills. His counsel as a thoughtful educator and mentor was valued by many with whom he worked.
He enjoyed a full life filled with family, friends, and sports. Perhaps because of his early athletic background, Pat embraced running (even in marathons), working out in the gym, and skiing. In addition, Pat was an avid angler as well as a golfer. Some of his fondest memories were fly fishing in Montana and playing golf at Lakeside Golf Course, where he was a member. He found pleasure working in the garden and getting together with friends to play bridge.
During the past ten years, he traveled with his wife Diana to Europe and various locales in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Pat’s favorite sport was basketball, so he had season tickets to the UNR Wolf Pack games and hosted several years of March Madness gatherings for friends, family, and coworkers.
Pat is preceded in death by his daughter Laura as well as his parents, Don and Gertrude Rogan. He is survived by Diana, his wife of 22 years, and children Jennifer Goodyear (Brian), July Zaleski (Scott), Jessica Jasper, Casey Jasper (Hellen), Theo Jasper (Eva); along with his grandchildren Rowan, Olivia, Azure, and Violet; his brother Bob Rogan (Fran); niece Christine, and nephews Eric and Robbie.
Pat died with family by his side the morning of February 17, 2022, after a fierce seven-month battle with cancer. Diana and Pat’s children wish to express their gratitude to Summit View Hospice for their loving care of Pat, as well as the friends and family who were by our side on this journey. A celebration of life is planned for summer 2022.
Donations in Pat’s name can be made to Doctors Without Borders or the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows.
Patrick Andrew Rogan was born on November 29, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA. He attended local schools and was an all-star athlete in baseball and basketball at Lynwood High School. He made the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) All-Star Baseball Team and was invited to play in the national All-Star baseball game at Yankee Stadium, where he was awarded the MVP trophy for outstanding player.
Upon graduation from high school in 1961, Pat turned down a scholarship to USC in order to sign a Major League Baseball contract with the newly created Los Angeles Angels. During his twenty-year career with the Angels, he worked as a pitcher, trainer, and scout.
While pursuing his baseball career, Pat decided to prepare for a career in education, influenced no doubt by his father and older brother, who were both teachers. Pat completed his B.A. in Social Science, his Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and completed courses toward his Ed.D.
After his retirement from baseball and during his professional career as an educator, Pat worked at all grade levels in several California school districts. At his first job in La Puente School District, he taught history and coached baseball. His teams there won several championships. He served as Principal of schools in Incline Village, Reno, and Mammoth Lakes. He often said that his favorite job was serving as Principal of Mammoth Elementary School.
For several years, he served as Chair and Commissioner of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Pat also worked with student teachers and served as a mediator for the Nevada Department of Education. In 1995, he founded The Rogan Groupproviding consultation and remediation services to many clients until his retirement in 2018.
Pat had a special way of working with those around him. He was a careful listener and able to deliver bad news without judgment and with compassion. He trusted people to make good decisions, guided by their experiences and skills. His counsel as a thoughtful educator and mentor was valued by many with whom he worked.
He enjoyed a full life filled with family, friends, and sports. Perhaps because of his early athletic background, Pat embraced running (even in marathons), working out in the gym, and skiing. In addition, Pat was an avid angler as well as a golfer. Some of his fondest memories were fly fishing in Montana and playing golf at Lakeside Golf Course, where he was a member. He found pleasure working in the garden and getting together with friends to play bridge.
During the past ten years, he traveled with his wife Diana to Europe and various locales in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Pat’s favorite sport was basketball, so he had season tickets to the UNR Wolf Pack games and hosted several years of March Madness gatherings for friends, family, and coworkers.
Pat is preceded in death by his daughter Laura as well as his parents, Don and Gertrude Rogan. He is survived by Diana, his wife of 22 years, and children Jennifer Goodyear (Brian), July Zaleski (Scott), Jessica Jasper, Casey Jasper (Hellen), Theo Jasper (Eva); along with his grandchildren Rowan, Olivia, Azure, and Violet; his brother Bob Rogan (Fran); niece Christine, and nephews Eric and Robbie.
Pat died with family by his side the morning of February 17, 2022, after a fierce seven-month battle with cancer. Diana and Pat’s children wish to express their gratitude to Summit View Hospice for their loving care of Pat, as well as the friends and family who were by our side on this journey. A celebration of life is planned for summer 2022.
Donations in Pat’s name can be made to Doctors Without Borders or the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows.
Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 13, 2022.
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