Rodger E. Hoerdt
Rodger E. Hoerdt, 65, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 10:49 a.m. Monday, Nove. 19, 2012, at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, IN.
He was born March 4, 1947, in Wabash, Ind., to Russell E. “Pete” and Geneva V. (Sroufe) Hoerdt. He had worked at the former Woodcraft Co., North Manchester, until its closing and then he worked at Manchester Tool & Die.
He was a member of New Beginnnings Community Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. Rodger was an avid sports fan, especially I.U. Basketball. He liberally contributed to hunger and rescue missions.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews; one half-sister: Lana Bosworth, Florida; and one brother-in-law: Larry Coker, North Manchester.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Gerald L. Hoerdt; and one half-sister: Jill Coker.
Friends and family ma call from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Pastor Roger Abels will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.