Obituary of Rodger Cochran

Rodger Dale Cochran, 63, of Limon, Colorado passed away on October 6, 2009 at his home in Limon. Rodger was born on December 17, 1945 in Yoder, Colorado to Pearl and Eugene Cochran. Rodger was one of four children. Rodger graduated from Miami-Yoder High School in 1962. On December 7, 1965 Rodger was drafted into the United States Army. During his time in the military he received the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Marksman (Rifle) Medal. He was honorably discharged on November 17, 1967. Rodger met Hildegunde Lieser while he was stationed in Germany. They were united in marriage on June 22, 1968 in Colorado Springs, CO. They were later blessed with two boys Danny and Dale Cochran. Rodger made his home in Limon, Colorado 40 years ago. Many people in the community know of him through “Cochran Motorsâ€? Rodger wanted people to remember three things about him. First that he was a Christian and was an active member of the Limon Church of Christ. Second; that he always tried to treat people fairly and finally that he was successful. Rodger received a vey special gift 8 years ago when he received his lung transplant. This improved his quality of life and allowed him to pursue some others joys in his life such as collecting and fixing up collector cars, traveling to Maine last summer, farming and spending time with family. Rodger was preceded in death by his father Eugene Cochran, Brother, Larry Cochran, Nephew Ronnie Cochran. Rodger is survived by his wife Gunde Cochran, Sons, Danny (Amber) Cochran, Dale (Shelley) Cochran, Grandchildren Nick Hill, Jalisa Fay, Dylan and Jordan Cochran, Genna, Krista and Tyler Cochran all of Limon, CO. Rodger is also survived by his Mother Pearl Cochran of Hugo, CO, brothers Martin (Susie) Cochran of Denver, CO, Ronnie (Gloria) Cochran of Ellicot, CO and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Rodger Dale Cochran will be held Saturday ~ October 10, 2009 ~ 11:00 A.M. Limon Church of Christ ~ Limon, CO Visitation will be held Friday ~ October 9, 2009 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. at the Love Funeral Home Limon, Colorado. Memorial contributions may be left to the Donor Alliance, Inc. 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800-N Denver, CO 80246.