Rodger Hugh Roberts
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Rodger Hugh Roberts, 89, passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at Ohio Valley Manor.
He was born May 12, 1932 in Highland County, the son of the late Carey R. Roberts and Katharine Harshbarger Roberts.
He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a hard-working, self-made businessman starting his underground utility company in 1954. Rodger enjoyed his farm, raising cattle, was a private pilot and enjoyed flying and traveling.
Surviving are two sons, Randy Roberts and Tim Roberts of the Sugartree Ridge community; stepsons, Kent (Jill) Yochum and Kelly (Wendy) Yochum; grandchildren, Andy (Christy) Roberts and Mandy (Dave) Kiley; step-grandchildren, Laura Yochum and Kurt Yochum; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Claire Roberts and Jesstin, Kaleb and Allison Kiley.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Walker; and his late wife, Phyllis Yochum.
Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, followed by private graveside services with Wayne Edingfield officiating in the Roberts Cemetery. The Highland County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.
The Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, is serving the family.
Contributions may be made to the Roberts Cemetery Maintenance Fund, c/o Andy West, 4186 Roberts Road Hillsboro, OH 45133.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
He was born May 12, 1932 in Highland County, the son of the late Carey R. Roberts and Katharine Harshbarger Roberts.
He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a hard-working, self-made businessman starting his underground utility company in 1954. Rodger enjoyed his farm, raising cattle, was a private pilot and enjoyed flying and traveling.
Surviving are two sons, Randy Roberts and Tim Roberts of the Sugartree Ridge community; stepsons, Kent (Jill) Yochum and Kelly (Wendy) Yochum; grandchildren, Andy (Christy) Roberts and Mandy (Dave) Kiley; step-grandchildren, Laura Yochum and Kurt Yochum; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Claire Roberts and Jesstin, Kaleb and Allison Kiley.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Walker; and his late wife, Phyllis Yochum.
Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, followed by private graveside services with Wayne Edingfield officiating in the Roberts Cemetery. The Highland County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.
The Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, is serving the family.
Contributions may be made to the Roberts Cemetery Maintenance Fund, c/o Andy West, 4186 Roberts Road Hillsboro, OH 45133.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.