LINDA RODGERS

1947 - 2025

Linda Rodgers, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,and longtime Placerville resident, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2025, at the age of 78 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Linda was born in Gary, Indiana, and spent most of her childhood in Tuolumne, California, where she met her future husband, Knute. The two began dating shortly after high school and shared 59 wonderful years of marriage together. They made their home in Placerville in 1979, where they raised their family and became active members of the community.
Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Knute; her son, Trevor, and his wife, Barbara, of Santa Monica, and their children AnneMarie, Keaton, Bridgette and Abigail; her son, Toby, and his wife, Crystal, of Bow, Washington, and their children Sydney and Tucker; and her daughter, Leslie, of Placerville. She is also survived by her brothers Mark, Eddie and Emilio, and sisters Paula, Kathy, Debbie and Renee. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, MaryCatherine.
Linda was deeply devoted to her family and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. She found joy in gardening, cooking, baking and caring for the many pets and wildlife that graced her home. She was an enthusiastic fan of football and baseball and took great pride in creating a warm, welcoming home for all who visited.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Placerville, at 11 a.m. Monday Nov. 3, preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Patrick's Ladies Society or El Dorado County Animal Shelter in Linda's memory.