Obituary

Michael Earl (Gopher) Rottger, 57, of North Manchester and formerly of Kendallville died Friday, September 2, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. in Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

Mr. Rottger moved to North Manchester 1 ½ years ago from Kendallville.

He had worked at Newnam Foundry in Kendallville for 23 years.

He was born December 12, 1953, in Garrett to Harry and Mary (Burniston) Rottger.

Surviving are his wife, Annie (Collins) Rottger of North Manchester; a daughter, Christine (Shane) Knox of Waterloo; two sons, Brian (Dawn) Rottger of North Manchester and Kevin (Maggie) Rottger of Kendallville; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Garrison of Angola and Louise Raatz of Fremont; and one brother, Harry Rottger of Corunna.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David A. Rottger.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Harbor of Love Baptist Church, 2353 South Lima Road, Kendallville with Rev. Charlie Mosley and Rev. Willie Collins officiating. Burial will be in Sedan Cemetery near Corunna.

Calling is Tuesday, September 6, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church where there will be an evening service at 7 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the family.

Arrangements are by Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.

View a video tribute after Tuesday or send condolences to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com