CATEGORY: Event TYPE: Obituary DATE: 2011 NOTE: Rodman W. Pruefer, age 72 of Sandy Hook, died peacefully in his home on June 5th after a courageous fifteen year battle with oral cancer. His devoted wife and caregiver, Dolores was at his side. Rodman was a man of integrity, wisdom, compassion and humor, and was a loving and devoted husband of 39 years to his wife Dolores C. Pruefer. He was born in Boston, MA October 9, 1938, the son of the late Irving R. and Dorothy (Deahy) Pruefer. He grew up in Cranston, RI and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the helicopter service in the beautiful state of Alaska- a place he truly loved. Rodman was employed by both Sikorsky Aircraft and the NCR Corporation. Upon his retirement, he started his own business making wooden toys. Rodman was an avid woodworker all of his life, and made many beautiful things for his wife. He was also building the boat of his dreams, which he was never able to complete. He enjoyed boating, designing, reading, and cheering for the New York Yankees. His wife Dolores would like to thank both Dee Brockmeier and Dr. Abhijith Hegde for their compassionate care throughout her husband's long illness. A prayer service will take place at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday June 8th at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street Danbury. Entombment will follow in the Saint Peter Cemetery Mausoleum, Danbury. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11am until the time of the service at 12 Noon. PLAC: Sandy Hook, CT
CATEGORY: Residence DATE: 1962 PLAC: 254 High St Milford, CT
