Charlaine Rodenberg

Charlaine Mitzi Rodenberg, age 85, of Drummond, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Enid, OK. Cremation is under the direction of Ladasau-Evans Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 2:00pm at Salem United Methodist Church in Drummond, Oklahoma, with the Rev. Kris Mayberry officiating. Visitation with the family will be held in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. A private family burial service will take place at Del Norte Cemetery, in Drummond, Oklahoma at a later time.

Charlaine Mitzi Rodenberg was born on January 26, 1933 on a farm south of Hunter, OK to Charley and Carrie Anita (Frazier) Miller. She attended Hunter High School, and upon graduation, attended Enid Business College. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper for C. E. Loomis Furniture Store in Enid, Oklahoma. In 1958, she met David Rodenberg, of Drummond, and they were married on May 21, 1960. They made their home on the family farm south east of Drummond. Of this union, two children, Mark David Rodenberg and Lori Ann Rodenberg Copenhaver were born. Mitzi worked side by side with David on the farm. Her joys were sewing, quilting, cooking, singing in the church choir, and playing with her grandchildren. Mitzi was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church, and was one of the original members of the United Methodist Women at Salem. She served on many church committees including being chairperson of the Trustee Committee, and Treasurer of the United Methodist Women. She sang many cantatas in the church choir, and was always ready to work if something needed to be done. She also served as the Drummond Precinct Chairperson for the Garfield County Election Board until her retirement.

Mitzi was preceded in death by her parents Charley and Anita Miller, and her brothers, Everett, Tommy, and Jon Miller. Mitzi is survived by her husband, David Rodenberg, of Drummond. Children, Mark and wife Carole Rodenberg of Drummond, and Lori and husband Kevin Copenhaver of Enid; six grandchildren; Rev. Shannon Rodenberg, Fairland, OK; Shelby and husband Adam Hughes, Stillwater, OK; Skyler Rodenberg, Stillwater, OK; and Scott and wife McKenna Rodenberg, Drummond, OK; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in her name to Salem United Methodist Church, PO Box 120, Drummond, OK 73735, where Mitzi served faithfully for over 58 years.

Condolences can be made at www.ladusauevans.com.