Rodger B. Wangerien, age 77, of New Egypt, passed away on Sunday, January 14, at home. Born in

Queens, NY to a military family, Rodger lived in many places including Okinawa and Panama. He

and his beloved wife Kathleen raised their family and lived in New Egypt for over 40 years, calling it

home.

A Monmouth University graduate, Rodger honed his quick wit and patient leadership style as a

manager at the Howard Johnson's in Asbury Park and bartender at the Happy Apple Inn in

Imlaystown. He worked as a manager at Brockway Glass in Freehold and Owens-Illinois in

Brookville, PA before retiring.

Rodger volunteered in New Egypt as a little league coach and a Board of Education Member at the

elementary school. A lifelong Mets and Jets fan, Rodger had a great sense of humor. He loved

playing golf and teaching his grandsons how to place trifecta bets at Monmouth Park. His perfect

day was listening to live music at the Jersey Shore with a cold beer and clams.

Predeceased by his parents, William and Beatrice; his wife Kathleen; and his brother Kevin; Rodger

is survived by his son Brian and his wife Christina; his daughter Carole and her husband Kurt

Pritchard; his brothers, William and Rande; his sisters, Pam Grosso, Christine Braslow, Dianne

Dries, Laura James, and Jennifer Philyaw; and his grandsons, Gavin and Colin Pritchard.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 5:00pm

until 8:00pm at Tilghman Funeral Home 52 Main Street New Egypt, NJ. A funeral service will be

held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Anne's

Cemetery, Wall Twp., NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rodger's memory can be

made to the Parkinson's Foundation.