Rodney G. Koglin

1965 - 2022

Rodney G. Koglin
Rodney Gerald Koglin, age 56, of Bad Axe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Rod was born on September 22, 1965, in Bad Axe, Michigan, son of the late Gerald and Regina (Heilig) Koglin. He married Jeannie Bennett on March 24, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe.
Rod was employed by Huron and Eastern Railway as a Locomotive Machinist. He was also a lifelong self employed mechanic, working on anything with an engine and wheels. Rod was a very determined, hardworking man. He was especially talented working with his hands, with the unique ability to build or fix anything. He had a love for everything outdoors. Deer hunting, coyote hunting, pike spearing, hobby farming, and planting trees were some of his favorite pastimes. Most of all, Rod had the gift of gab. He loved to talk and could literally chat your ear off. He will be missed dearly by his family and anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Rod is survived by his children, Erica (David) Vickers of Cape Coral, FL, Kimberly (Ryan) McCann of Freeland, Justin (Jenni) Koglin of Bad Axe, Cam (Mariah) Koglin of Caro, Aubrey Koglin (Jaried Gucwa) of Bad Axe, and stepson Brandyn Erway of Bay City, sisters Margaret (Mark) McAleer of Bad Axe, Shirley (Lee) Miller of Indiana, sister-in-law Christina Shields of Saginaw, brother-in-law Curtis Sherwood of Grand Ledge, stepsiblings-in-law Jeff Van Dusen, Shelly Van Dusen, Lisa Van Dusen all of Bay City grandchildren Reagan and Haley Vickers, Kinley and Jameson McCann, Bo, Chase and Shay Koglin, and Ava, Jayla and Keegan Koglin, special family friend Adam Wolschlager, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many beloved friends.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in New River Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12 noon until the service time at 6 pm.
Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com