Thomas Andrew "Tom" Rogers

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Thomas Andrew "Tom" Rogers

Sept. 15, 1950 -Feb. 29, 2016

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Thomas Andrew "Tom" Rogers, 65, of Lincoln, died Feb. 29, 2016.

He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Kearney, Neb. to George L. and Jacqueline (Hochette) Rogers. He and his family lived in McCook, Neb., for a period of time. He graduated from Fremont High School and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He operated Green Fingers Nursery.

He was a guitarist/vocalist and was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame in 2001. He was an early member of the "Six Wild Brakemen." The Brakemen were described as "one of the most visual, exciting and memorable of Nebraska's great 60s rock bands." He also performed with the "Seven Legends."

He is survived by his sister, Wendy R. Tucker of Key West, Fla., and many friends.

Memorial services are 11 a.m., Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Madonna Chapel with Patrick Miron officiating. Private interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Madonna Chapel Garden, attn.: Madonna Foundation, 5401 South St., Lincoln, NE, 68506. Condolences may be left online at lincolnalternativefuneral. com.