Gerald "John" John Charles Rodenberg

Gerald "John" Rodenberg, 73, of rural Arlington, Iowa died on Saturday morning, January 1, 2011 at his home as the result of a fire at his home.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 7, 2010 at the St. John Lutheran Church, Arlington with Rev. Paul Fohs officiating.
Visitation: The family will greet friends and relatives for 2 hours before the service at the church.
Interment: Guttenberg Cemetery, Guttenberg, Iowa.
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Arlington, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Gerald John Charles Rodenberg was born on March 31, 1937 at Guttenberg, Iowa, the son of Henry William & Orly Anna (Vorwald) Rodenberg. He received his education from the rural Guttenberg School. John served in the U.S. Army. John was united in marriage to Patricia Ellen Duffy on April 23, 1960 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was employed at Ertl Toy Company in Dyersville for over 25 years, retiring on October 16, 1998. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church at Guttenberg. He was dearly loved by his family and friends.

John is survived by his Son: Ian (Julie) Rodenberg Sr. of Arlington;
1 Grandson: Chris John Rodenberg of Arlington;
2 Brothers: Marvin (Wilma) Rodenberg of Garnavillo &
Jim (Eunice) Rodenberg of Grand Rapids, Michigan;
2 Sisters: Lois (Joe) Morris of SouthCarolina &
Willie Moser of Hiawatha and
Many Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Patricia on January 11, 2005, son: Christopher Shannon Rodenberg and 2 Grandsons: Henry & Ian Jr. Rodenberg.