Obadiah “Obie” John Rodgers, age 45, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home.
Born September 2, 1977, in Richmond, Indiana, to William John and Patricia Ann Delong Rodgers, Obie was a life-long resident of this area. He was a farmer. Obie was also an RN, receiving his bachelor’s degree at Indiana University. He worked at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis and Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville. Obie was a fisherman and hunter and had a passion for baking. He loved the band, Phish. Obie was also a Porche enthusiast. Obie was a member of the Free Mason Webb Lodge 24 and Forest Hills Country Club. He was a jokester and you never knew what was going to come out of his mouth.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Pamela Kutche Rodgers; parents; son, Christopher Brian Rodgers; sister, Abbie (Bryan) Leland and niece Sarah Southern; brother in-law, Alan (Heather) Kutche; grandmother, Emma Rodgers; nieces, Ashlyn, Brayleigh, Abby; nephews, Dawsyn, Heath, Cade, Braeden, Koen; in-laws; aunts; uncles; cousins; and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers and a grandmother.
Visitation for Obie Rodgers will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Minister Rich Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in
Elkhorn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: National Police Dog Foundation, 2390-C Las Posas Rd. Ste. #477, Camarillo, CA 93010.