Memorials

Charles B. “Bud” Rodgers, 90, of Loon Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

He was born May 9, 1919 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of Charles Newton and Hattie Marie (Serier) Rodgers. He graduated from Central High School.

On May 23, 1942 he was united in marriage to Dorothy L. “Dot” Rodgers in Fort Wayne. They have resided at Loon Lake since 1960 and have welcomed youth to their beach front for many generations. Mrs. Rodgers went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 3, 2009.

On February 3, 1943 he entered the United States Army, serving in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. On November 3, 1945 he was honorably discharged, receiving a Bronze Star during his duty.

An electrician, he retired in 1987 from Local 305 I.B.E.W.

He was a member of Ormas Baptist Church, the Electricians Retiree Club and I.B.E.W. member for 66 years. He volunteered at Whitley County Hospital for 13 years and helped with many services in the community including Kids Dreamland, Loon Lake Association and helped start Whitley County Recycling Center.

Surviving relatives include three children, Charles W. (JoAnn) Rodgers of Fowlerville, Michigan, Richard L. (Melodie) Rodgers of Syracuse and Marsha (Boyd) Zickafoose of Columbia City; eight grandkids; 11 great grandkids; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Morris Rodgers, Robert Rodgers and Arthur Rodgers and five sisters, Lucille Longardner, Gladys Currall, Neoma Sucie, Alice Hable and Helen Reynolds.

A memorial service for Dot and Bud will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Ormas Baptist Church, 8962 North 300 West, Columbia City. The family will meet guests at 10 a.m. at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Ormas Baptist Church or Parkview Home Health & Hospice.

Arrangements are being completed by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com