Rodger Northup

RODGER NORTHUP

     Rodger Northup, 87, of Pickerel, WI, died Aug. 23, 2022, under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice. Rodger was born July 6, 1935 in Neillsville, WI to the late Leland and Grace (Schoenherr) Northup. He married Iva Volz on Aug. 4, 1956, in Neillsville. She preceded him in death April 20, 2018. 

     Rodger was a graduate of Neillsville High School Class of 1953. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He then settled in Chicago, beginning at McLean Fogg. He moved with the company to Mundelein. His ingenuity and talent helped him rise to the head of the engineering department. Upon retiring, Rodger and Iva moved to Pickerel. 

     Rodger enjoyed trips to Michigan to watch NASCAR and Rockford and Milwaukee for USAC racing. He also enjoyed fishing. Rodger was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Pickerel.

     Survivors include a daughter, Laurie (Dan) Jeffers of Gages Lake, IL; a son, David Northup of Sheboygan, WI; a sister, Jeannine Todorvich of Thermopolis, WY; and a granddaughter, Jessi Jeffers of Gages Lake, IL.

     A funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Pickerel. Reverend Rick Kelm officiated. Visitation was prior to the service at the church, beginning at 10 a.m.

     Interment was in Pearson Cemetery with Military Honors. 

     Strasser-Roller Funeral Home assisted the family.

     Friends may visit online at strasserrollerfuneralhome.com.