Ronald Harry Rogstad

JAFFREY,NH---Ronald Harry Rogstad passed away Thursday, March 28th at the Elliot Hospital after a protracted illness. Ron was born on February 3rd, 1934 in Winchendon, MA. He was the son of Harry N. and Harriet Cross Rogstad and the great grandson of Morton E. Converse, founder of the Converse Toy Factory. Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Janyce A. Mielke and his sister, Barbara Rogstad Wiseman. Ron is survived by his loving family: brother Barry Kent Rogstad (Lorraine) of Potomac MD; niece Aimee Rogstad Guidera of Orono, MN; nephew Erik Nils Rogstad of Potomac, MD; great nieces and nephews Jane, Anne, Katherine, Jack, William and Christopher; and brothers-in-law Fritz Mielke and George Wiseman. Ron graduated from Murdock High School and Clark University where he studied chemistry. He spent his professional life as a research chemist with Uniroyal. All his life, Ron was a passionate naturalist, fly fisherman, hiker and rower. He was blessed with enduring friendships throughout his life. To the end, friends from kindergarten Steve Skelton, Burton Gould and cousin Louis Cross gathered routinely and regaled in reliving their youthful exploits. Once Ron and Janyce relocated to Jaffrey, they found great comfort in being active in the church family offered at Christ Lutheran Church in Troy. All Ron’s friends and caregivers helped to make his final years joyful. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday April 24th at Christ Lutheran Church, Route 12 in Troy at 11 AM. A social hour will follow the service. Internment will be in Meriden, Connecticut on April 25th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to your favorite charity in Ron’s memory.