Dale E. Rodabaugh, Sr
September 3, 1937 ~ April 30, 2016 (age 78) 78 Years OldShare using:
Dale E. Rodabaugh, Sr., age 78, of East Center St. North Kingsville died Saturday (April 30th) at his home after a long illness. He was born September 3, 1937 in Indiana, PA the son of Edward Louis and Alma Elizabeth (Kegg) Rodabaugh.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.. He was employed with RMI in Ashtabula for over 30 years and then over the road trucker until his retirement.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and had been a past president of the Ashtabula High School Athletic Boosters. He was active as a Union Rep and was a Hearing Officer with Workers Comp while employed with RMI.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and had a lifelong Love of Classic Cars but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving him are his wife Leanna (Russell) Rodabaugh whom he married September 30, 2000; two sons, David Rodabaugh of Erie, PA and Aaron (Sandy) Rodabaugh of Roanoke, VA; a daughter, Angel Jacob of Ashtabula; three grandchildren, Brandy (Matt) Benitt, Christopher Rodabaugh and Leona Rodabaugh. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dale E. Rodabaugh, Jr in 2010; a grandson, Jordan Rodabaugh; three sisters, Edith, Hazel and Evelina and two brothers, Arnold and Lee.
A memorial service will be Tuesday (May 3rd) at 11:00 AM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory, 526W. Prospect Rd. Ashtabula with Alisa Nierzejewski, Certified Celebrandt officiating.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com
Hospice of the Western Reserve
1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004
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