David V. 'Bullwinkle' Rodgers, Sr. died as a Hero in a boating accident Tuesday, June 30, 2026 on Lake Erie. He was born Monday, September 10, 1962 in Butler Hospital, Butler, PA., the son of George Joseph Rodgers, Sr. and Mary Edna Hays. He worked as a painter and maintenance man who would give you the ‘shirt off his back’. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, scrapping, boating, auctions and visiting the the Oil Boom Salon.

David is survived by 3 daughters:

1. Victoria E. Rodgers of Butler
2. Kaysea L. Rodgers of Chicora
3. Lacy W. Ausdencamp of Chicora
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5 sons:

1. Daniel Rodgers of Butler
2. James J. Conway of New Bethlehem
3. Timothy J. Rodgers of Karns City
4. Zack A. Rodgers of Slippery Rock
5. Adam J. Rodgers of Chicora
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David’s significant other: Cathy Houserman of Chicora.

10 Grandsons, 5 granddaughters, 1 grandchild on the way.

1 sister, Carol Rodgers of Chicora and her significant other and best friend Scott Logan of Chicora.

His children’s mothers: Paula S. Rodgers of Butler; Edith J. Merten of New Bethlehem, and a good friend Robert ‘Bib’ Northime.

Friends received at Steighner Funeral Home in Chicora, PA from 

2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday

11 a.m. mass Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 at St. Wendelin Church with Father Matt McClain, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Wendelin Cemetery, Butler, PA