Michael Edwin Rogovein, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12.
Funeral services were held on Feb. 16 at Louis Memorial Chapel, followed by burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Village Shalom or The Lesky Fund at Congregation Beth Shalom.
Michael was born on June 8, 1937, to Thomas and Bert (Schwartz) Rogovein.
He was a graduate of Southwest High School, Purdue University and the University of Denver. He spent his 50-year career with Tension Envelope Corporation, where he was chief engineer and the director of sustainability.
He met his wife, Laurel, in Sunday school, and together they built a life and a family. The family were members of Beth Shalom, and Mike and Laurel were both active members of the Jewish community. He served as president of the men’s club and received a Kovod Award for his contributions to the congregation. He was a member of the building committee when the congregation moved from their longtime home on Wornall to the current location on Lamar. He was also active with many other originations in the community, including serving as board president for the Jewish Family and Children’s Services.
Michael was an accomplished photographer, an avid golfer, and most of all loved being with his friends and family. He led by example and taught everyone who knew him how to live a meaningful life.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Laurel, and grandson Ethan Burke.
He is survived by his brother, Larry Rogovein (Melanie); his sister, Marsha Krinsky; his three children, Sara Burke (Christopher), Matthew Rogovein and Daniel Rogovein (Molly); grandchildren Jake Burke (Kate), Emily Burke (Kyle) and Grace Burke (Daniel); six great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
