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Donald Rodger Obituary

Donald Lindsay Rodger

Zions View - Donald Lindsay Rodger of Zions View, York, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 after a lengthy battle with ALS. He was the husband of Sharon Lee (Douglass) Rodger. They were married for 54 years.

Don was born on March 10, 1943 in Atlantic City, N.J. and was the son of Donald Rodger and Margaret (Lindsay) Rodger. In 1961, he graduated from Middle Township High School in Cape May Court House, N.J. and then attended Rider University in Trenton, N.J. with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Finance. After graduation, he began his 40 years plus career in business starting out as an Operation Manager in York. He eventually became a financial advisor and often a manager at different stock brokerage firms which included Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Hornblower and Prudential. He retired from Wells Fargo in 2010.

Don respected and loved the York County community and was a long time member of the Lafayette Club, Rotary Club of York, and the Country Club of York. He was also involved in Junior Achievement, various Masonic organizations and served as president of the Northeastern School Board for eight years. He loved to play golf.

Don always put God and family first and attended several churches over the years. In the past, he was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Quickel Lutheran Church, and most recently was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church since 2000.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by his 3 daughters, Lauri Jo Dixon and her husband, Dave and their sons, David, Jr. and Gabriel, Heidi Lee Miller and her husband, Kevin and their children, Kendra and Coulson, and Donna Lindsay Garcia and her husband, José and their sons, Everardo and Aidan. He is also survived by his sister, Gail E. Rodger from Delaware. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

A viewing will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 340 East Market Street, York. Funeral services follow the viewing at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Peter Gannaway officiating. A reception and luncheon will be held following the service at the church. Burial will be in Quickels Lutheran Cemetery after the luncheon and all are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, if you so choose, you may donate to the ALS Association in Don's honor, ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.

Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403.

www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Mar. 8, 2019.

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joe danyo

March 9, 2019

Great guy. Very talented. Sad to learn of his passing.

March 9, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Connie Holtzapple. And Kenny sipe

Cindy Brown

March 8, 2019

My thoughts & prayers are with you...
please accept my deepest sympathy.

Lori Heiland

March 8, 2019

we are so fortunate to have had ellie in our lives. we are all better people because of her. her enjoyment of life came across so well and bled into everyone around her. when she was around there was always laughter and smiles. thats what we need to remember of ellie. she loved life and everything that came with it. rest in peach my friend you will always be loved and missed in every step of our lives. much love to the entire family in this loss and know that we are always here to lean on.

Mike Kopp and Lori Heiland

Steven Runkle

March 8, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

March 8, 2019

May God send his comfort and peace in this time of need to your family. Ellie was a blessing to many in her life. We will be praying for the family. Doug, Sherry, Isaiah and Isabella Bailey.

Tom Groft

March 7, 2019

Are thoughts and prayers go out to the Englehart family. Ellie was a joy to be around. Enjoyed listening to them sing ( who's gonna fill them she's ) . Not sure there is a song that family don't know the words too.AMAZING! Ellie will truly missed by many. Kathy & Tom Groft.

March 7, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

Mike and Lori Ruby

March 7, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sally Nace Kauffman

March 6, 2019

So sorry for the families loss my prayers are with you at this time RIP Ellie

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March 6, 2019

With deepest condolences to The Englehart family so so sorry for your loss.she was a good friend. She will be missed by so many.

March 6, 2019

Jeff and the entire family , I am so so sorry that you had to experience this illness, surgery and loss .
I am so grateful , however , to have known Ellie , to have grown up , with such a great friend .
One if the most excepting people I have ever met .
We loved music , and to sing, she and I were in chorus.
She was a cheerleader , I never made the squad.
She supported me during one of the hardest times in my life .
I was so honored to have experienced her moms illness with the family.
It sucks to loose your mom , but we shared that loss and became close as a result..
Time separated us , but I'm so grateful to Melda to bring this to my attention.
Praise God I got see her and pray with her a few weeks before her surgery .
It was like no time had passed. Although she could only whisper , she delighted on catching me up with all of he family .
That will be my treasure .
See you on the other side sista .

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Cathy Musser

March 6, 2019

To the englehart family our thoughts are with you Ellie not only danced in the rain but she was the rainbow after the storm bringing smiles and laughter to everyone. Love the musser's

Jody Hartman

March 6, 2019

Jeff,
So sorry for your loss. Ellie was a very careing woman. She was not just my co- worker she was my friend. Going to miss her.

Jody Hartman

March 6, 2019

You were always there for me to listen to and talk to. You were not just my co worker you were my friend. Rip Ellie. Going to miss you.

Karan Andrus

March 5, 2019

R.I.P. Ellie. Our condolences to Jeff and the entire Englehart family.
Jeff & Karan Andrus

Chrissy Nace

March 5, 2019

Ellie was a wonderful person and I am so blessed to have known her. There are so many memories with her and the family that I will cherish.

Pamela Keeney

March 5, 2019

My prayers of comfort to all the Englehart family. I have been blessed to have numerous ones of you in my life my whole life and Ellie being a big one. May God hold her strong cause he must have a special task for her. My love to you all and God Bless ❤❤❤ Love Pamela Keeney.

March 5, 2019

I am so sorry for your famalies' Loss Ellie
was always a loving caring person . She will be truly missed by many

Rhoda Gilbert

Melissa Crawford

March 5, 2019

Jeff,
I am so sorry to hear this. Ellie was always such a happy person, with a super attitude. Always there to help. She was a beautiful soul.

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