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Michael G. Rodgers
June 8, 1951 - January 25, 2022
Service Date: January 31, 2022
Funeral Home Memorial Services of Iowa
Michael Glen Rodgers, 70, of Ankeny, IA passed away January 25, 2022.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd).
Mike was born June 8, 1951 in Des Moines, IA to Stanton and Eleanor Rodgers. He graduated from East High School in 1970 and went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Marvanna Staley, in August 1971.
Mike and Marvanna owned and operated their own gardening and landscaping business in Pleasant Hill for over 25 years. When they left that business, Mike started a business full-time remodeling houses. In his free time he enjoyed wood working, gardening, and spending time with his friends and family. He truly loved his family and friends, his work, and telling great stories.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marvanna; sisters, Helen (Bonnie) Griggs and Barbara (Bobbie) Rodgers; sons, Benjamin, Matthew, and Adam; and grandchildren, Kayla, Ashley, Levi, Tyler, Trinity, Mya, and Noah. He is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Fund at the following link: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/operation-christmas-child-2/