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Roger Obodich Obituary
April 21, 2016
Roger R. Obodich, 69, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Fort Myers. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on December 7, 1946 and had been a resident of Fort Myers since 1957.
He graduated from Fort Myers Senior High School, class of 1964 and Florida State University in 1969 with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Management. While at Florida State, he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Seminole Boosters, a member of USMC Platoon Leaders School and an avid Florida State Seminole fan. After graduation from Florida State, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
He was a teacher and coach at LaBelle High School and a Lee County Deputy Sheriff. In 1978, he began his career in the Construction Industry working for several large residential builders all over the U.S. until 2004, when he started Roger R. Obodich, Inc. and Market Street Properties, developing land, marketing property and General Construction during his career. He loved the outdoors at his hunting club in Alabama, and fishing in Southwest Florida.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah, her children: Bryan Miller of Fort Myers and Keista Ransom (husband, Wayne) of Tampa and grandchildren: Tiessa Hulsinger (husband, Caleb) of Fort Myers, Kwasi and Zaden Ransom. Also surviving are his two canine buddies, Jake and Bailey and many lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ethel Obodich.
Memorial ceremonies will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555, followed by military honors conducted by the V.F.W. Immediately following cemetery services, a reception will be held in the Colonial Family Center of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Humane Society of Southwest Florida or a charity of your choice will be welcomed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pam Berry
May 5, 2016
Goodbye my high school teacher. Praying for peace of heart for your family and friends at this great time of loss...
Pam Berry
May 5, 2016
Goodbye my high school teacher. Praying for peace of heart for your family and friends at this great time of loss...
Bob & Paula Himschoot
April 29, 2016
Roger will be missed on earth but will be with us in our memories.
Wm Laubner
April 25, 2016
A great guy with a constant laugh, sometimes it's at you but it was always funny.
One of a kind guy who will always be missed, by many; now you have Prince to use as new material. RIP my friend, miss ya!
Sona Dowdy
April 25, 2016
Our hearts are saddened in the loss of our long time friend Roger. His laughter was contagious and it was always easy to join in with him. As a lifetime friend of my brothers, I always considered him as another big brother. To Debbie and family, prayers for peace and comfort and may the happy memories live on in your hearts and the hearts of those that knew him.
Park and Sona Taminosian Dowdy and family
Charles Costello
April 25, 2016
Roger has been a great friend for more than 50 years. He was a Force of Nature in his ability to light up a room with his friendly laugh.
Roger personified the Marine Corps Motto:
"Saepe Experts - Semper Fidelis - Fratres Aelerni"
Often Tested - Always Faithful - Brothers Forever
Semper Fi, old friend
KAREN CORIROSSI
April 24, 2016
I have known you for many years and have known many great times with you at Steve's studio ...you introduced me to Brie Cheese...I loved you for all your stories.. RIP
Stephanie Blair
April 24, 2016
You will be missed Roger. God bless your family.
Bill & Donna Robinson
April 24, 2016
Roger, I think back at all the laughs we had when U worked for Malvin. U will be missed, my friend, by many. May you rest eternally.
Dwayne Pratt
April 24, 2016
Coach, when I heard of your passing I was very saddened! Thankfully, I have many good memories of you as my Coach and teacher! I pray for God's Grace and Mercy and Peace and Understanding for your family and friends! See you again, my Brother! Put me in Coach!
Jan and Tim Vance
April 24, 2016
Roger could walk in a room and change the chemistry with his delightful laugh and twinkle in his eye for merry mischief. His loyalty to his friends and the Fort Myers High School class of 1964 was endless. It was joyful to see how much he loved Debbie. He was so proud of her love and devotion to him. He will be forever missed.
Jeffrey Irons
April 23, 2016
you will be missed my friend. godspeed and god bless you and your family
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