Rodney Roberts

ROBERTS, Rodney "Rod" of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2015. He was 53 years old. Rodney Frederick Roberts was born on November 20, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan. Rod attended Merrill Schools. He then would hold a few jobs throughout his life, including maintenance construction, asbestos removal, truck driver, and boat craftsman. In his spare time, Rod loved to work on, sail, and race "The Dolphin." Surviving are his son, Dustin; adoptive mother, Sandy Aaron; several siblings; and birth mother, Rose Kirkham. FUNERAL: A Memorial Service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Pastor Kevin Sullivan will officiate. Cremation has taken place. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Attn: Development, 875 N. Randolph St. Ste 225, Arlington VA, 22203. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.