COLUMBUS – Rodger E. Brown, 67, of the Town of Columbus, passed away Sept. 6, 2006 in Cooperstown, following a short illness.
He was born in the Town of Columbus on Aug. 27, 1939, a son of Donald R. & Norma M. (Edmonds) Brown. He grew up and spent most of his life in Columbus, marrying Judy (Lloyd) Brown, who survives. Rodger graduated from New Berlin Central School.
Rodger worked as a farmer, maple producer, bus driver, dog warden and many other odd jobs. He was always there to help his family, friends and neighbors. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and jokes, love of John Deere tractors and an enjoyment of country music especially the band, Lazy T. He was a member of the New Berlin Fire Department and former Fire Police Captain. He was also a member of the Rotary and Jaycees.
Along with his wife Judy, Rodger is also survived by one son, Steve Brown and his wife Renie; a daughter, Denise Talbot and companion Todd Lake; six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Stef, Matt, Wayne, Derrick and Britany; his mother, Norma Brown; a brother, David Brown and wife Jane; a sister, Barb Avery and husband Harry, as well as many other family members and special friends.
Rodger was predeceased by his father, Donald R. Brown, brother Paul Brown, sister Joanne Brown and infant son, Tommy.
Funeral services will be on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, New Berlin. The Pastor Beverly Butler and Sheree Acre will officiate. A special memorial performance by Tyson Smith and Caree Acre.
Viewing will be on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dakin Funeral Home, LP, New Berlin.
Interment will be in the Columbus Corners Cemetery, Town of Columbus.