Rodger L. Ashburn, age 67, passed away suddenly at his home in Madison, Ohio on Friday, June 17th, 2016.
Rodger was born on June 13th, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio to Clarence E. and Dorethea M. Ashburn. He married the love of his life, Linda (Johnston), on July 15th, 1972 in Willoughby, Ohio. They were about to celebrate their 44th anniversary. Rodger was a devoted ‘family man’ who cherished time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed life’s variety of activities including; fishing, ballroom dancing and general competition. As a walking encyclopedia, if he didn’t have the answer, he would research and argue his point.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Linda Ashburn, father, Clarence (Ann) Ashburn, daughter, Katie (John) Johnston, son, Scott (Cindy) Ashburn, grandchildren; Fiona, Aurora and Brett, brothers; Bruce (Diane), Richard (Rita) and Brad (Debbie) Ashburn, several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Rodger was preceded in death by his mother, Dorethea Ashburn.
Calling hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at the funeral home. A Graveside service will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Madison Village.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com