Donald Lee Rodgers

Donald Lee Rodgers, 87, left this world on July 13, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, PA. Don was born in Slate Lick, Pennsylvania, on September 22, 1932, son of the late Frederick and Esther (Schafer) Rodgers. He graduated from Ken High in 1950 having learned trade auto mechanics. After serving honorably in the US Army during the Korean War, Don married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betsy) Yetter, in 1957. They eventually settled in Sarver and raised three children while Don worked at Oberg Industries for 34 years as a precision machinist. Don was an active member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sarver where he served on the church council and sang in the choir. In retirement, the couple spent 22 years in Edgewater, Florida, where Don served on church counsel and numerous service projects at Trinity Lutheran Church. Don and Betsy returned to the area in 2018. Don loved cars, square dancing with his wife, camping trips with his family, and playing horseshoes and pool with his buddies. His friends and family will remember his twinkling smile, friendly demeanor and gentle spirit. Don is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Elizabeth Yetter Rodgers, daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth (Betsy) and Michael Slater, son Thomas Rodgers, daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Mark Leshniowsky, granddaughters Bethany and Michelle Slater (fiancé Matthew Gilliland), granddaughters Morgan and Kate Leshniowsky, and sister-in-law Mary Jane Yetter Zadai. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Frederick Rodgers, Norma Jane Collins and Joseph Harold Rodgers. The family expresses a special thank-you to caregiving niece Deborah Collins Novak and the extraordinary team at Good Samaritan Hospice. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 409 Sarver Road, Sarver, PA 16055 on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Good Samaritan Hospice or your favorite charity.

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