David Preston Rodebaugh

1989 - 2015

Rodebaugh David Preston Rodebaugh, age 26, passed away peacefully, August 12, 2015, following a pedestrian-biking accident July 23, 2015. He was in the surround of his parents, grandparents, medical and Christian /Jewish pastoral teams, and many friends at King's County Trauma Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his parents, Gregory Scott Rodebaugh, Upper Arlington, Ohio and Nancy Jean Millar, Columbus, Ohio; grandparents, David A Gribble and Dr. Helen Davis (Gribble) Rodebaugh, Robert Millar and Jodi (Millar) Hoover; uncle, R. Scott Millar; great uncles and aunts, Scott and Joan Davis, Jim and Sheila Davis and Mary Davis; many cousins, and dear friend, Saskia Thode; closest of family friends, D. James Gerou, Debra Ward, Birgitta Nostring, and Phillip Perry. David was preceded in death by adoptive grandfather Donald Rodebaugh, Wichita, Kansas, great grandparents Edward and Ellene Davis, Arnold and Twila Gribble of Garden City, Kansas, and Byron and Ella Reynolds, and Robert and Marie Millar of Detroit, MI. David was born at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio April 3, 1989. He received public education within Olentangy and Upper Arlington School Districts. He attended private educational programs through, Mary Evans FCC Christian School, St. Mary's German Village School, Columbus College of Art and Design, Arlington School of Music, Gahanna Riding School, Sawmill Athletic and Olentangy Swim/Tennis Clubs and others. With his coaches, mentors, families and friends, he enjoyed caring for and rescuing pets, participating in family arts and trade events, swimming, golf, billiards, music groups, fishing, and bike/board competitions. His post high school education and training took him to Brooklyn, New York where he advanced his studies of cycling mechanics and design engineering which earned him many awards for cycle customization, event organization and platform production. He performed as a bicyclist, holding regional and national titles. As a practical artist, like his father and his mother, he conceived, developed and exhibited multi-media art through sculptures in metals and wood, painting in water and oil, and photographs and videos of landscapes and sporting events. David was well known and highly regarded for his inclusive humanity, conscientious supportive nature and generous sharing his knowledge, skills and resources with others. David and his golden lab, Newman, were well known by enthusiasts in bike/board sports, fine arts and crafts from all walks of life. David's fan base spanned the US and internationally, through world class cycling athletes, artists and craftsman. David was blessed with a big heart and member of healthy growing families in Ohio, Kansas, Arkansas, California, Colorado and Michigan. He was loved and cherished by many acquaintances, friends and families whom he valued throughout his childhood and young adult life. Celebrations of David's life will be held in NYC, Upper Arlington, Ohio with final interment in Garden City, Kansas through the First Methodist Church, Memorial Gardens. Rev. Scott E. Davis and James B. Davis will administer and officiate David's multiple services with times and locations to be announced by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL. Memorial contributions may be made in David's name to Neurological and Orthopedic Health R&D, Christian /Jewish Education and Pastoral Care, and Donors for Life Missions. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family.