Robert (Bob) Edward Rodgers, 96, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of West Alexander, PA, passed away on October 28, 2026.
Bob was born on October 29, 1929, in Wheeling, WV, the only son of the late Lucille Ayers Rodgers and William Lynn Rodgers.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951, serving in Air Control and Warning #557, Far East Command, Japan, during the Korean War. After the war, Bob earned his bachelor’s degree in education from West Liberty State College, and received his master’s degree in business education from West Virginia University. He retired from Ohio County Schools in 1987 after teaching business and office procedures at Wheeling High School and finally at Wheeling Park High School.
Besides teaching, Bob was a lifelong farmer. He worked and maintained 70 acres in West Alexander, PA that was his grandfather’s original farm and remains in the family to this day. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 656 of West Alexander, PA, and served every year that he could in the Legion’s Memorial Day Service.
In addition his his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee (Woods) Rodgers in 1990; and his companion Ruth (Pethel) Myers in 2020.
Bob is survived by a son, Lee (Barbara) Rodgers of West Alexander, PA; daughter Judith (James) Conroy of Jessup, PA; daughter Nancy (David) Sharpsky of Wheeling, WV; eight grandchildren: Joseph and Justin Sharpsky; Bobby, Debbie, Chase, Shane, Cameron, and Carly Rodgers; several nieces and nephews, and his dear friends, Darryl and Mary Shingle.
The family would like to thank the staff at Elmhurst, The House of Friendship, for their excellent and compassionate care of our father. He love his life at Elmhurst and frequently expressed how thankful he was to reside at this facility. The family’s gratitude is also extended to Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital for his care during the last few weeks.
Memorial Visitation will be held at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 656 of West Alexander, PA, 15376, or to Elmhurst, the House of Friendship, 1228 National Road, Wheeling, WV, 26003
