Albert Kenneth Rodgers, 75, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Salunga, PA, he was the son to the late Albert and Irene (Baker) Rodgers.  Albert was the husband of the late Madeline E. (Bowers) Rodgers who died in 1999.

When he was a child, he worked on a farm until he served in the US Navy from 1954 to 1962.  He was a tool and dye maker for National Bearings Company in Lancaster for 39 years.  Albert was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed listening to country music and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved his family dearly.

Albert is survived by 4 daughters: Dawn Campos-Herrera, Cheryl Rosas, Alicia Rodgers, and Cynthia Zorger; 2 sons: Kenneth Bowers and Randy Griffith; and a sister: Linda Beatty.  He was the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Rodgers and a son, Keith Herring.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 PM on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA 17551 with Pastor Preston Kay officiating.  Family and friends will be received from 11-12 PM at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.  Flowers can be sent to the funeral home or contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.  To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.  Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041