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Tom was born on November 8, 1940 in Detroit, MI, to the late Theodore and Evelyn (Dinser) Rodgers. He married Lana (Ferguson) in Tiffin on July 4, 1991 and she survives in Estero, FL.
Other survivors include his daughter, Tami (Ronald) Zellner of Livonia, MI, step-children, Brian (Kathy) Ferguson of Tiffin, Angela (Brian) Hall of Wadsworth, Jaime (Craig) Alley of Tiffin, eleven grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Tom worked as a Florist and was also the owner/operator of Tom Rodgers Flower Shop in Tiffin. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, life member of the Tiffin Elks, Moose Lodge and AmVets. Tom was a former Mohawk Golf club member and a former Seneca Networking Professional. Tom was a 1959 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School and loved to winter in Florida with his wife Lana!
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. David Rodgers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2022 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to the mass at church. Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, from 4-7 p.m., at the Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Burial will follow the services on Friday, at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery.
In lieu of memorial contributions, Tom has ask everyone to fill the funeral home with flowers.
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Carla Ragan
March 9, 2022
Tami, Ron, Chase, and Kylie, I'm so sorry for your loss! It's a small world... I ran into someone from Tiffin at Madonna University here in Livonia, who said that your Dad/Grandpa was a beloved pillar of his community. What a testament to his business acumen and social personality... the apples don't fall far from the tree. I'm confident that he was so proud of his daughter and son-in-law for raising his two very accomplished grandchildren. Losing a man such as Tom, has got to be such a deep sorrow. I hope that your faith, and the love of your family, and your many caring friends, comfort you at this difficult time. ~Carla
The Suchanek Family
March 9, 2022
Tami, Ron, Chase and Kylie,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father/grandfather. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know you are in our thoughts as prayers during this most difficult time. Wishing you peace and strength as you grieve.
Angie and Jerry Steinmetz
March 4, 2022
Lana... Tom will be missed by all who knew him. Talented, meticulous, kind and made some of the most beautiful floral arrangements. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. My prayers are for you and your family. Hugs and love!
Candice Cranmore
March 3, 2022
Tom...Such a nice man and a talented florist. I would run into him now and then when he would visit Tiffin from his Florida home...quick to smile and chat.
My deepest sympathy to Lana and family.
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