Thomas Mikle Rodberg

Rodberg, Thomas, age 82 of Kettering, transitioned into God’s love on Monday, September 18th, 2023 at Kettering Hospital. He was born September 15th, 1941 in Dayton to the late Carl Mikle and Evelyn (Sroufe) Rodberg.

Tom was a soul mate to his wife, Sylvia, a loving father and grandfather, a talented musician, and an advocate for mental health. He served as the school psychologist for the Tipp City school district where he helped numerous children to maximize their ability to learn. Even outside of work, he had a passion for acquiring knowledge. Tom was a deeply spiritual man whose practice was built on love as the essence of life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Mike Rodberg and mother, Evelyn Rodberg. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sylvia Rodberg (nee Husmann), his daughter Stacey Baker (Steven), his step-son Michael Day (Kristall), two grandchildren Weston and Sadie, his sister Karen Moore (Alan), and many loving friends, neighbors, and family.

Family will receive guests at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at David’s United Church of Christ at 170 W. David Road Kettering, OH 45429. Tom had a heart for the homeless and marginalized, so in lieu of flowers please donate to Family Promise of Warren County, Ohio, also known as Interfaith Hospitality Network. Their address is 203 E. Warren St. Lebanon, OH 45036 and their phone number is (513) 934-5250.