Michael A. Rodemoyer
July 21, 1967 ~ November 19, 2017
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Michael A. Rodemoyer, 50, of Cooperstown, lost his courageous battle with cancer on November 19, 2017 at 6:30 a.m. at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, with his wife at his side.Born July 21, 1967 in Franklin, Michael was the son of Robert W. and Vicki B. Bell Rodemoyer.He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps in the Motor Transportation Department.Michael was a 1985 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. He obtained his teaching degree from Huntington University in 1996, and his Science Education degree from Clarion University in 2008.Mr. Rodemoyer was a 3rd grade Elementary Teacher at Central Elementary School in Franklin. He considered the children and staff as his “second family”; and loved to coach school sports and encourage and support all the children.Michael also was a very active member of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church where he taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir.He especially cherished his children and family. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite basketball team, the “Tarheels” of North Carolina. He also enjoyed watching professional wrestling, and hunting. Michael is survived by his wife, Melissa; and his children, Dylan, Lauren, and Alexis Rodemoyer, all of Cooperstown. He is also survived by his father, Robert W. Rodemoyer, of Franklin; his sister, Melinda Covington, of Franklin; and his brother, Robert W. Rodemoyer, Jr., of Franklin.He is additionally survived by his sisters-in-law, Michele Mansfield of Polk and Deena Smith of Oil City; his father-in-law, Delbert Smith, of Franklin; his nieces and nephews, Zachariah Beers, Rilee Hanna, Alex Holmes, Mariah Rodemoyer, Noah Covington, and Camryn Covington; and his great-niece, Paislee Rodemoyer.Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Vicki Rodemoyer in 2014; his mother-in-law, Carol Smith, in 2013; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.Family and friends are invited to visit the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Tuesday, November 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church, with Rev. Brad Riddle, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church, 160 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin PA 16323; or to Central Elementary PTO, 1276 Otter Street, Franklin PA 16323.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Sending Prayers to the family ?? He was my substitute teacher in 3rd grade when Mrs Kluck was on maternity leave..we just loved him!
Mr. Rodemoyer was my 6th grade teacher back in 2007. He was one of my favorite teachers from Elementary School. In my 6th Grade year my dad, was in a really bad accident at his work and there for a long time it didn’t look like he was going to make it. Mr. Rodemoyer was huge support to me during that time. He was huge advocate for me to see the counselors whenever it seemed like I was struggling and took extra time out his schedule to help me during study halls so I wouldn’t fall behind . My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this hard time. He truly was an amazing person and an inspiration to all.
My daughter had him for a teacher and he was a wonderful man. My Heart breaks for his family. May God give you comfort and peace. He will be missed!
Kelly Stoyer
Brooklyn and Brendan Miller
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known the Bell and Rodemoyer families since I was a young girl. Prayers to all of you at this time. Kathy McDeavitt Houser
Mike was a wonderful teacher, co-worker and family man. He loved to laugh, he knew how to have fun, he sang with his students, and he talked about his family all the time. It was an honor and a priveledge to work with him at Central Elementary School.
You will be forever in my heart. ??. I loved you like a brother! Rest In Peace my friend!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. There was never a time that Mike didn’t have a smile on his face. He will be missed.
So sorry for your lose. My son had him for his 3rd grade teacher. He was an excellent teacher. R.I.P. God has opened the Heavenly Gates wide for him.
Mr.Rodemoyer was a great teacher. Not only did he teach me math equations but he taught me to keep my head up. When I had him he had this one item on his desk that I loved and he said I could have it at the end if the year. I still have it. I’m sad I never really saw him after that year.
Our hearts & prayers are with you. We are both stunned & saddened at the news of Mike’s illness & passing. Mike was a good friend to us at Huntington College. He was in our wedding in 1996 & we were blessed to witness his to Melissa. As we remember him, we are both laughing & crying over so many funny memories together. We regret not staying in touch through the years. We are happy to read that Mike was a beloved father, teacher, coach & Sunday school teacher & singer. That was the Mike we knew. Kind. Devoted. We look forward to seeing you in Heaven, Mike.
I remember his golf ball globe he had…. he was a amazing teacher an friend to all his students he was my 6th grade teacher rest in peace
Michael was a wonderful teacher. My daughter had him when she was in third grade. He would always make her laugh and smile through out the day. had the privilege of filling in for my daughters aide one day and I got to experience the love that he had for everyone one of his students. He was truly an amazing teacher! Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family –
Your Studio 22 dance family
Mike was one of a kind and a great friend in college. So many great memories of him.
I never would have guessed my freshman year that this walk on golfer from Westen PA, who was pretty different than me, would become such a good a friend. But, that was the Mike I knew, good-hearted, kind, very funny, eager to learn about others, a big sports fan, hard working, and loyal as can be. A really, really good friend in the truest sense of the word. What a privilege it was to know him and spend four years of life together.
My prayers are with his family, and I hope his legacy lives on with them.
Ryan Groves, college friend and teammate
One of the best teachers I know that ever taught. In the world if anyone had asked who one of my favorite teachers were i would pick him.?? R.I.P
i remember him he was my favorite teacher. their was so much memories.