Carl Rodgers Obituary

Carl Andrew Rodgers Jr., 83, of Galien died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, surrounded by his family.

His life began March 22, 1942, in Niles, the youngest of two children born to Carl and Bessie Rodgers. He married Peggy Jo Callander on July 4, 1961, in Galien. She preceded him in death.

Carl enjoyed good music and doing all kinds of work. His favorite sport was politics. Carl was involved in the automotive industry for most of his life, working for Studebaker and going on to run Carl's Custom Craft with his father and Galien Body Shop with his wife. They built their family home by hand.

Peggy was his light. His children and grandchildren were everything. Living uprightly was very important to him, and he passed this value on to his children and grandchildren. Carl will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by three sons: Carl (Cathy) Rodgers of Germany, Matthew Rodgers of Hartford and Joseph (Amanda) Rodgers of St. Joseph; four beloved grandchildren: Aaron Joseph, Seth Parker, Nicholas Ryan and Luke Marshall all of St. Joseph.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of more than 54 years, and his sister, Carol Helms.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in Calvary Tabernacle, 606 N. Elm St., Three Oaks. Carl will be laid to rest with his wife in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Carl be made to The Alzheimer's Association of America: www.alz.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.