Benjamin E. Rodgers

1976 - 2025

Benjamin E. Rodgers, 48, of Denver, CO, passed away on February 8, 2025, He was the owner and operator of The Bean coffee shop on Wells Street. Ben will be remembered as a truly caring person. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Jayden Bernicky; father, William (Nancy) Rodgers; brothers, David A. and Michael J. Rodgers and extended family. Ben was preceded in death by his son, Dylan Rodgers; and his mother, Mary Rodgers. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Ft Wayne, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the funeral home with a Rosary recited at 4:00 p.m. Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery, Ft Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Spero Recovery Center (sperorecovery.org) or a charity of your choice. Condolences can be left at www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.