Obituaries
Robert “Bob” John Rodgers
July 28, 1922 - February 6, 2020
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VISITATION
February 12, 2020 | 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. -
Congregational United Church of Christ
St. Charles, Illinois - Funeral
- February 12, 2020 | 11:00 A.M.
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Congregational United Church of Christ
St. Charles, Illinois -
Burial Location
Private Entombment-North Cemetery, St. Charles, Illinois
Robert “Bob” John Rodgers, age 97, of Batavia, formerly of St. Charles passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Michealsen Healthcare in Batavia.
He was born July 28, 1922 in Farmington, Illinois to Ralph and Ethel Rodgers.
He proudly served in Italy during WWII for the United States Army. He returned and graduated the University of Illinois in 1947. Following graduation, he married his high school sweetheart and moved to St. Charles. He started a lifelong career at St. Charles Manufacturing Company in St. Charles. During his time in Italy, he found a love of nature and the mountains. He discovered skiing with his daughter and enjoyed it the rest of his life up until his 88th birthday skiing with his son in Vail. Most important to him was the welfare of his family and friends.
For 71 years, he was a member the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles. He was President of the Board of Directors of Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva and active in Tri-City Family services.
Mr. Rodgers is survived by his children, Rev. Dr. John Robert (Susan) Rodgers of Western Springs and Janet Rodgers (Tom) Nickols of Lake Geneva, five grandchildren, Sarah (Alex) Colomb, Matthew (Talia) Rodgers, Anne (Austin) Streeper, Katherine Nickols (Nathan McGrath) and Thomas I. Nickols, six great-grandchildren, Maxwell, Caden, William, Beckett, Emerson and Wyatt.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Lois Faye Rodgers, his parents, a grandson, Geoffrey Robert Rodgers.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service 11:00 A.M. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles. Private family burial will be at North Cemetery, St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Boulevard, St. Charles, Illinois 60175, to the Holmstad Benevolent Fund, 700 West Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, Illinois 60510 or to TriCity Family Services, 1120 Randall Court, Geneva, Illinois 60134.
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Dawn Marie Mancuso Licht from Williams Bay, WI
"What a wonderful man “Dad” was. Janet always talked about her Dad to friends in this manner, as if Bob was our Dad too. He was dearly loved and admired by all who had the pleasure of knowing or meeting him. He had a quick wit and very kind demeanor. He leaves a legacy of devoted and loving family. Another angel to watch over all the people he loves❤️"
Alexandra Colomb from Bonita Springs, FL
"I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. He will truly be missed."
Bob Benson from Frisco, TX
"John & Janet - I just received the belated news of your Dad's passing. While it has been many, many years since I last saw him, I still have fond memories of his kindness and generosity. He was very supportive of our family, and I know Gilly valued his friendship. My thoughts go out to the entire extended family."
Stephanie Marvin Sanderson from Holt, MO
"Sorry i didnt know he passed what a long and beautiful life he had. He was my stand in dad growing up from 3 years on.. daddy daughter date nights, Christmas and dinners, Family by choice but not by blood. He was the figure all other men in my life had to live up to. Thank you for all that you and your family did for me and my family.. forever missed.. never forgotten.God bless and I will see you again."