Date of Death: March 11, 2025
Service Details
Visitation will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. Visitation will also be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Connections Community Church, 11500 N. US-131, Schoolcraft, with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave Sanders officiating. He will be laid to rest at Lakeside Cemetery, 503 Elm St. SE, Caledonia, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Obituary Notice
Lee Alan Rodgers, 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was born October 21, 1954 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Evelyn (Brunsink) Rodgers, and graduated from Caledonia High School with the Class of 1972. Lee was proud to grow up on the family dairy farm and acquired a strong work ethic he carried throughout his life.
He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1976. Lee was a faithful employee of Greenstone Farm Credit Services for 36 years where he carried out his love for farming by helping local farmers. He enjoyed his time with customers and coworkers alike and took pride in his profession.
Lee married Norah Waldeck, his constant companion, in May 1980. They enjoyed traveling and hosting friends and family at their cottage on Lincoln Lake. Lee loved fishing, nature, and maintaining his yard. He was always willing to lend a helping hand where he saw a need.
He was a member of Connections Community Church in Schoolcraft. His faith grew there along with many friendships.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Norah Rodgers; daughter, Heidi (Ryan) McLaughlin; brother, Wayne (Pat) Rodgers; sister, Ila Matteson; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Leonard) Nanzer, Laura Webb, and Carla Waldeck, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Evelyn Rodgers, and many cherished family members.
Additional Information
Donations in Lee’s memory may be directed to Connections Community Church for its building fund or to Centrica Care Navigators in appreciation of their loving care in his final weeks. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.
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Nora and Heidi,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Words can’t comfort you now, but know that you’re loved and prayed for by many. Lee was a very special man with solid financial advice and was a good friend. He will be missed by many. I will cherish our fun times in Orange Beach.
We were so sorry to hear about Lee. We have fond memories of our time at 1st Pres together. Peace, strength, and comfort to your family in the weeks ahead.
With love and sympathy,
Art and Kris Ayers
My Uncle Lee will be deeply missed and never forgotten. By far he was my kids favorite. All of my kids have nothing but good things to say about Uncle Lee. It was definitely an honor to have Lee as my uncle. Another reason that we all need to appreciate every moment that we have.
To Norah, Heidi, and Ryan you are all in my prayers.
Lee was an amazing man. He helped me get my first loan for my first farm and was a great mentor of finance. He’s one of the reasons why my farm is still successful today. He truly cared about my dad, uncles, and I’s operation. He was a great banker but an even better friend. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. 💙
I met lee through Greenstone FCS. He was one of several loan officers and I quickly learned he valued accuracy and was detail oriented. Right down my alley. He listened. He cared. He cared enough to tell you what you needed to know but might not have wanted to hear just then. He was a good person who grew to be a good friend who has been taken from us way too soon. He will be missed.
Our condolences to both Norah and Heidi. We remember him as a quiet, very kind man devoted to family during the years we attended FPC. Brent and Ann Bierma
So sorry to hear about Lee. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Norah and Heidi, I am so sorry for your loss. Lee was such a wonderful and kind man. He will truly be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Blessings to you and your family.
Lee was a good neighbor and I am saddened at his passing. If you knew Lee you would like him he was a very nice man and a good man. To Norah and his daughter please accept my sincere condolences Lee will be missed.
We lived at Lincoln lake and Lee and Norah were our lovely neighbors during the summer. Lee always would wonder over and just talk about everything, invite us over for dinner, or show us the big fish he caught. He always had great advice and was someone we very much respected and touched our lives. Our prayers go out to Norah and the family.
My sincere condolences to the family. Lee was a very bright man with a wonderful knowledge of the Bible. He will be greatly missed by his church family and friends.
To Lee’s family, I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.
Uncle Lee was always willing to host the summer family reunions at the lake. He encouraged everyone to take a boat ride, go tubing or water skiing, swimming, or fishing. He was gentle and kind. We are going to miss him.
Your nieces and nephew,
Chris, Rachel, Doug, and Mariah
I enjoyed reading the above memories. Lee was a precious person. My heart goes out to you, Norah and Heidi, with love and sympathies.
Sorry for your loss. Lee was a good man and very wise in his lending work at greenstone. He was my first lender when I began farming and was always fair and honest. Many times he challenged me to come up with a better plan if he felt something I wanted to do was too risky. Many times I didn’t like his the challenge but I’m a better businessman for it. Sorry again for your loss Lee will be missed.
So sorry to hear of your loss. We graduated from high school with Lee, for a summer I worked with Lee at his fathers farm, and we wrestled together on the same team during high school. Lee will be missed,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You were such great neighbors to us when we lived down the street from you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss Nora and Heidi and family. Bob will miss talking to Lee weekly sharing their views about politics and Fox News. No one will ever take place as far as Bob is concerned. We are so sorry we cannot be there for the memorial. But our love and prayers continue to be with Nora Heidi and family
Lee was my coworker and great friend. I know I will miss our breakfast meetings and the ability to solve all the worlds issues over a cup of coffee and French toast. To Norah, Heidi and Ryan – you are in our prayers.
Didn’t know Lee real well but I did know him well enough to know that he had a very kind soul sorry to hear for your loss. Just knowing that we all will be with him someday soon.