Earl Maynard Rodgers

In Loving Memory of Earl Maynard Rodgers 05/27/1927 - 08/21/2025
Earl Maynard Rodgers, 98, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Earl was born on May 27, 1927, in Lewisburg, West Virginia, to Samuel Owen and Lula Hanger Rodgers. After growing up in Ohio with his seven brothers and one sister, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Earl proudly served in both the Army and the Air Corps during World War II, earning a WWII Victory Medal, an Occupation Medal, and the Japan Good Conduct Medal.
In 1952, Earl moved to Mexico City to study art, where he met the love of his life, Magdalena. The two were married in 1959 and later settled in San Antonio, Texas. A lifelong art and music lover, Earl especially enjoyed capturing memories, family members, and favorite landscapes in his paintings. He was also a fluent Spanish speaker and an avid reader, always curious and eager to learn.
Earl is survived by his devoted wife, Magdalena "Maggie"; children Elizabeth Schmidt, Isabel and Isaac Molina, William and Ginger Rogers, and Anthony and Elizabeth Rodgers; grandchildren Abel and Kara Garcia-Rogers, Ava and Brandon Foster, Cody and Kaitlin Rodgers, Courtney Rodgers, Isaac and Carol Molina, Kyle Rodgers, Rhiannon Rogers, and Theodore Molina; and great-grandchildren Beau, Charles, Coco, Ethan, Henry, Isabella, Noah, and Scarlett. He is also remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews.
Earl will be remembered for his love of family, his artistic spirit, and his love of life.
The Viewing will be held at 11:00 AM, with a Rosary and Mass to follow at 11:30 AM on Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church located at 1710 Clower, San Antonio TX 78201. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.