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Roger Dodsworth Obituary

Roger Warren Dodsworth

Roger W. Dodsworth, age 72, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born on December 9, 1950, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Warren Oller. Roger was a 1968 graduate of Waite High School. He worked for over 31 years at the East Toledo Family Center where he positively impacted the lives of thousands East Toledoans both young and old over the years. Roger helped start the youth athletics program and became the assistant athletic director in 2004. Later in his career, he was named assistant Director of the East Toledo Family Center.

In his spare time, Roger enjoyed spending time with his family and loved ones, taking time to help others enjoy their lives, walking through the parks, taking rides on his motorcycle, and playing on line video games. He would save a trinket from every experience. Be it a movie ticket stub, something small from a birthday party, a picture, or his brother's boy scout book from when they were children. His house was filled with these things each a memento of an experience for him to treasure the memories. He was never materialistic, his wealth was love for experiences and people in his life. In this way he was a very wealthy man with the biggest heart imaginable. He cared more for others than himself. He will be missed by many people.

Roger is survived by his son, Roger (Melissa) Dodsworth Jr.; daughter, Kathy Dodsworth; grandchildren, P.J. Boerst, Breanne Boerst, Katie Lynch, Amber Packard, Timothy Packard, and Trevor Pickard; great-grandchildren, Zelda, Ravyn, and Parker; brother, Thomas "Willy" Dodsworth; nieces, Emily Dodsworth and Nicole Schmoldt; and great-nephew, Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private services will be held. Memorial contributions can be made in Roger's name to the East Toledo Family Center.

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Published by The Blade on May 7, 2023.

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Jaci

May 8, 2023

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Roger at ETFC and he was a great character!! We could always count on him to bring humor and a genuine heart for others to the workplace:)

Jullia Bauer

May 8, 2023

I worked with Rodger on a grant project to beautify and clean the East side neighborhoods for one year at the East Toledo family center he was my mentor my teacher my friend my supervisor my philosophical equal.....peace and Thank you, Roger Dodger

Marc Titta

May 7, 2023

Oh my nooooo I loved Roger he was like a father figure to me bc he help with me soo much at the family center I will miss him he lived up the alley from my mom and I miss hearing his motorcycle rolling up from his rides

Rest in peace Roger
We love and miss you

Sharon Lynch

May 7, 2023

Katie and Bre I am so very sorry you are going through this very sad time. Let your memories bring you comfort and peace. Many warm hugs to all of his family. Sharon and Peter Lynch

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