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History & Staff

Our Story

Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.

When C.C. "Bud" and Evelyn Rodenberger moved from Alger and Lima in 1948 they had a vision and dream of helping others. They build the funeral home with compassion around the community and became an integral part in make people feel comfortable. Many see death as just the end of a life or as a small blip of grief. We see it as a time for reflection, appreciation, and even a celebration of a loved one's life. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are a close-knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.

The legacy Continues.

The Rodenberger Funeral Home has been owned and operated by the Rodenberger family since 1948. When Bud and Evelyn Rodenberger retired in 1978, their daughter, Jerrie (Rodenberger) Gray followed in the family heritage and became a funeral director and President of the family business.  Over the years they have gathered around them a staff of caring, compassionate funeral professionals, dedicated to serving local families in their time of need.  As of 2019, the business is owned operated by Jerrie's youngest son and third generation funeral director, Brooke Gray. 

Who We Are

Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.Together, we make this place amazing.

Jerrie Rodenberger Gray

Jerrie Rodenberger Gray

Past President and Funeral Director
Brooke  Gray

Brooke Gray

President and Funeral Director
Bruce Sonnenberg

Bruce Sonnenberg

Funeral Director
Dea Plummer

Dea Plummer

Office Manager
Laura McLatcher

Laura McLatcher

Pre-planning Specialist
Ruth Ann  Gray

Ruth Ann Gray

Greeter
Keith Sonnenberg

Keith Sonnenberg

Greeter
Cindy Celani

Cindy Celani

Greeter
Peter  Celani

Peter Celani

Funeral Director's Assistant

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