Roger Owen Dodge

Lima - Roger Owen Dodge, 86, died at 10:25 p.m. Dec. 4, 2009, at Lima Convalescent Home.

He was born June 5, 1923, in Ada to Elza Royal and Marjory Ann McBride Dodge, who preceded him in death.

On Sept. 23, 1944, he married Audrey M. Winegardner, who survives in Lima.

Mr. Dodge retired from the Lima Sohio Refinery as a supervisor after 39 years of service, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Shawnee United Methodist Church for 42 years. He was a member of BPOE No. 54. Former member of Eagles Aerie No. 370. Member of Quarter Century Club of Lima Refinery and American Legion Post 96. He was a 1941 graduate of Ada High School. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II, serving as a glider pilot and flight officer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

Survivors also include a daughter, Marja K. (James) Erb, of Lima; three brothers, William (Janice) Dodge, of Ada, Howard (Shirley) Dodge, of Arling; and Rolland (Mary Alice) Dodge, of Bluffton; five sisters, Madeline Lenhart, of Ada, Katherine Snyder, of Bluffton, Inez Crouse, of Findlay, Betty Barringer, of North Baltimore, and Virginia (Larry) Cowles, of Pataskala; and a granddaughter, Joy B. Erb.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Dodge; and a sister, Patricia Lambert.

Services will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel.  The Rev. Charlotte Hefner will officiate. Burial will be in Allentown Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post 1275.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita’s Hospice, American Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice.