Rodger L. Ashburn
June 13, 1949 ~ June 17, 2016
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
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Hugs and Love to all of you. Frank & Diane
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person who will be very missed by everyone.
So very sorry.. Doesn't seem real. He has went to be with his heavenly Father. Prayers and condolences..
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry.
Rip I never met you. But I knew Katie. You have an amazing family you will see again. Too young. Way to young.
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Sending love from Florida, Nate, DeAnn, Tia, and Kamia
So sorry for your loss prayers to the family Roger will be missed all my love rich
Thoughts and prayers to your family. Deepwood friends are praying for you.
Valerie McArthur and Sherrie Lewis
Too soon, way too soon–just doesn't seem possible. He, as well as the Ashburn family was always great fun to be around, Rodger will truly be missed. Good thoughts and love for all of you, an outstanding Niles, Ohio family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family for comfort in this trying time.
My deepest condolences to Linda and the entire Ashburn family. I did business with Rodger for many years and though I only talked to him 3-4 times per year I found him to be a very smart man and a good man to know and have the pleasure to talk to and do business with. We never talked about our personal lives, and of course now I wished we had, but it's great to see he loved his family. I'll pray for Rodger and all who knew him. I'm sure I speak for the many who did business with Rodger, he will be missed.
Very sorry to hear of this sudden loss I have done business with Rodger (R.I.P) for over a decade and was deeply saddened to hear of this. We spoke a few times and mainly had a business correspondence, very sad. May you be comforted in your togetherness as a loving family, and know no more sorrow
Sorry to hear about your dad Katie and Scott. I often think about childhood days and always playing at your house your dad was always fun to be around. My heart goes out to you both and your Mom bless her Heart