RODGER C. SMITH

Rodger C. Smith, age 67, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Sunday August 26, 2012 at his home. Born on May 22, 1945 in San Fransico, CA, he was the son of Rodger C. and Ruth L. (Gibson) Smith.

He has been a Columbia City resident since 1973.He graduated from San Fransico, CA with the Class 1963.On October 18, 1969, he married Josephine A. Gonser at Fort Wayne, IN.He was a United States Marine veteran who served in Vietnam.He retired from Dana Corporation, Fort Wayne, IN in 2001 with 33 years of service. Rodger was a beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Josephine A. Smith of Columbia City; 3 daughters, Molly J. (Jeremy) French of Binghamton, NY;Katy E. (Jacob) Baker of Brownsburg, IN;Carey R. (Steven) Thomas of Fort Wayne, IN; 9 grandchildren; niece Danielle Moreau of AnnArbor,MI and several other nieces and nephews.He was preceeded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Smith home on Thursday August 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM.Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Smith's to Cancer Services of N.E. Indiana.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.