Charles Raymond Rodgers

WILLIAMSBURG-Charles Raymond Rodgers, age 62, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Chuck was born July 15, 1953, in Sigourney, to Charles and Norma (Herdlicka) Rodgers and graduated from Deep River-Millersburg High School in 1972. On September 6, 1975, he married Carolyn Schwarting at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. A lifelong resident of Iowa County, Chuck worked in maintenance at Williamsburg Manufacturing until becoming disabled 12 years ago. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, watching the Hawkeyes and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Carolyn of Williamsburg; daughter: Chelsey (Mark) Kolpin of Grinnell, son: Colin Rodgers (Julie Gast) of Marengo; two grandchildren: Bryce and Lily Kolpin; brother: Phillip (Kristy) Rodgers of Millersburg and sister: Susan (Steve) McCleary-Bain of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister Linda Rodgers and brother Jonathan Rodgers.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, with Pastor Richard Meyer officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg.

A memorial fund has been established for the Lutheran Interparish School, Immanuel Lutheran Church or Iowa City Hospice. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Williamsburg is caring for Chuck and his family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.