Gene A. Rodman

Gene A. Rodman, 66, town of Frankfort, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at his home. He was born November 23, 1942 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Oscar and Helen (Dorfschmidt) Rodman. On September 5, 1964, he married Martha Ortman at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives. Gene attended school in the Athens area, then worked as a truck driver in the area for many years. He took over his parents bar, the former Rodman's Bar, until his retirement in 1994. Among his many interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and being a grandpa to Cody Rodman. Survivors include, his wife, Martha Rodman, town of Frankfort; his daughter, Corrinne (Joe) Petri, Stratford; his son, Wade (Raegene) Rodman, Colby; his grandson, Cody Rodman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Rodman; and his brother, Robert Rodman. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church (High Steeple), W1145 Huckleberry Road, Edgar. Rev. Jeffrey Lambrecht will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com