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Eugene Rodich Obituary
He was born Sept. 24, 1931 in Chicago, son of the late Joe and Mary (Fenton) Rodich. He graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Indiana in 1949, and he served in the Air Force. Eugene married Laura Bignell on May 11, 1955 in Emporium.
He worked as a clerk for the U.S. Post Office in Indianapolis for 41 years before retiring in 1998. Eugene was a member of the Fortville American Legion Post #391. He enjoyed woodworking, birdwatching, spending time with his family, traveling to Pennsylvania and Oklahoma and doing crossword puzzles. He was a selfless person who liked to help others.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Laura B. Rodich; three sons, Robert E. Rodich of Ridgway, Donald A. (Mary) Rodich of Fishers, Indiana and Roger A. (Gayle) Rodich of Bixby, Oklahoma; a daughter, Deborah E. (Jim) Loehr of Fishers, Indiana; a sister, Mildred Yelich of Hilliard, Ohio; four grandchildren, Ashley L. (Tanner) Stephenson, Connor A. (Jacquelynn) Rodich, Reid A. (Sydney) Rodich and Scott E. Rodich; two great-grandchildren, Cayson and Lincoln Stephenson; five step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph, Pete, Robert and Nick Rodich; and a sister, Jean Ann Jackson.
A funeral service for Eugene Rodich will be held Monday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, Ind. 46140. Rev. Steve Brackney will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield with military rites presented by the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 23 from 2-6 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, Ind. 46140.
Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Edelweiss Equine Assisted Therapy Center, P.O. Box 998, Greenfield, Ind. 46140 or Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard, 1104 Grayson Dr., Greenfield, Ind. 46140 or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.
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Lavonne Mccarty
April 29, 2017
So sorry about the loss of your loved one .....words only comfort us temporarily but a promise from God's word can bring lasting comfort .....Isaiah 40:8 says" the green grass dries up, the blossom withers, but the word of our God endures forever...." my sincere condolences to your family.
Fred Bignell
April 26, 2017
Laura and family, so sorry we were not able to come on Monday. We continue to keep you in thoughts and prayers. We will miss his visits to PA.
Love, Ann and Fred
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April 22, 2017
To the family of Eugene Rodich. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessed are they that mourned: for they shall be comforted.
LINDA SMITH
April 22, 2017
Roger, Gayle, and family:
I am so sorry about your father. He has had his share of problems the last few years, but was tough enough to work right through them with help of the family.
All the kids and I are with you in spirit and heart.
God bless you all, and just know that he is in Heaven where he will suffer no more.
We all love you, Linda, Stacy, Nancy, and Scott.
Susanne Loehr
April 21, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Gene will be remembered as a kind and loving man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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