Richard Anthony Rodgers, 49, of Butler passed away Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

He was born April 11, 1960, in Butler, the son of Robert W. Rodgers of Butler and the late Arlene (Namesnik) Rodgers.

Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He had worked as a baker for the Lyndora Bakery.

Surviving are his father; his wife, who he married Oct. 9, 1981, Debra (Fair) Rodgers; two daughters, Samantha and Kristina Rodgers, both of Butler; a son, Richard Clark Rodgers of Butler; a sister, Rhonda Gengler of Butler; two brothers, Wayne and Thomas Rodgers, both of Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

<B>RODGERS</B> — A memorial service for Richard Anthony Rodgers, who died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the East Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph streets, East Butler, with the Rev. Mary Kitchen officiating.Arrangements are by the <B>Young Funeral Home</B>, Butler.For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.