Max Rodabaugh was a Korean War veteran
Max Rodabaugh, 86, died April 20, 2017, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Max was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Hancock County, Ohio to Lawrence and B. Maree (Zinn) Rodabaugh who preceded him in death. On Dec. 26, 1954, he married Judith (Moe) Rodabaugh who survives.
Max served in the United States Army during the Korean War took an Honor Flight in June of 2015. After his time in the military, Max worked for Stoops Freightliner as a diesel mechanic foreman and retired after 34 years of employment. Max was also a deacon at several churches.
Survivors include three children; Beth Van Meter of Lima, Steven (Lynda) Rodabaugh of Bluffton, Susan Kay (Jason) Nunn of Dayton; one sister, Joanne (Richard) Swineford of North West Canton, Ohio; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Tuesday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Pastors Jim King and Dick Potter to officiate the service.
Burial will be in Ebenezer Mennonite Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chiles- Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer Mennonite Church or Mennonite Memorial Home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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