Roger William Nolan, Sr.

ROGER WILLIAM NOLAN SR., known to his family as “Puddin,” was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Randolph Exavier Nolan Sr., and Sarah (Johnson) Burdett. He departed this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Roger attended the public schools of Baltimore City and later at the age of eighteen enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he received his GED and was honorably discharged from the Marines in April of 1966. He studied at the University of Baltimore graduating with B.S. in History. Roger was employed at Bethlehem Steel before starting his long and illustrious career with the Baltimore City Police Department. He was a former Detective Sergeant of the Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide Unit and was notable for being the unit’s Homicide Squad Supervisor. A native of West Baltimore, he joined the police department in 1967 working in the States Attorney’s Unit, the Western, Eastern, and Northwestern Districts before becoming a supervisor in the department’s Homicide Unit. He retired one day before his 70th birthday in October 2009. During his long and distinguished career of 42 years, he received numerous citations and awards for his service as a police officer including recognition of outstanding work in the Homicide Unit and a distinguished Service Award. He had many interests which included crossword puzzles, music, and building model planes and ships. For twenty-five years, he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America. Roger worked and served as a Scout Master for Troop # 33 and received numerous awards in recognition of his service and dedication. He was united in holy matrimony to Minnie Louise Nolan in February of 1967. Their union of 56 years blessed them with three children. Besides his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his two younger brothers, Randolph E. Nolan Jr. and David Nolan. Roger leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Minnie Nolan (nee Warren); daughter, Sharron Nolan; and two sons, Roger W. Nolan Jr. (Natasha) and Timothy Warren; niece, Wendy Nolan-Anderson (Michael); nephew, David Nolan; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Roger William Nolan, Sr.

October 27, 1939 - February 2, 2023