Memorial
Ted Miller Rodgers, Sr, 92 years of age, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice and reunited with Jesus and our mother on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, as a result of Covid-19.
Ted was born November 10, 1928 in Frankfort Ky to Charles E. and Teenie Quire Rodgers. He married Retha (Reba) Wash on October 19, 1954. They were married 64 years and had 3 children; Brenda J. Taylor of Peoria, IL, Linda G. Wallace of Lisbon, IA, and Ted Miller, Jr. of Cedar Rapids. Reba preceded Ted in death on December 21, 2018.
Ted served 23 years in the Air Force as an air craft mechanic for B-52 Bombers. He served during the Korean War and served 2 tours in Vietnam, retiring as Master Sargent in 1973. He then worked for Kentucky Fried Chicken retiring after 16 years. After retiring, he worked part-time at Center Point Rd Ace Hardware into his early 80’s. He then worked at the starter shack at Squaw Creek / Gardener Golf Course into his late 80’s.
Ted loved the game of golf. He won the Cedar Rapids Senior Tournament 7 years. He last played golf this fall, played 18 holes, and shot a 78. Ted was proud that he was still able to shoot under his age.
Ted was a member of the Marion American Legion, Post 298, and served at ceremonies at veteran funerals and at Marion school’s football games. Ted is survived by his 3 children, 7 grandchildren Matthew, Sarah, Daniel, Grace, Jayson, Cody, and Alyssa, 13 great grandchildren with one due in January, and 1 great-great grandchild. Ted was preceded in death by all 8 of his siblings. Ted was a member of Faith Bible Church in Cedar Rapids for over 40 years.
Graveside services will be on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1:00 pm, at Cedar Memorial 4200 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Memorials may be made to Faith Bible Church, 1800 46th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, St Luke’s Inpatient Hospice Unit, 1026 A. Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 or online at https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-foundation-donate-now.aspx, or the Marion American Legion Post 298, 625 31st Street, Marion, IA 52302-0194