On August 5, 2021, passed away surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly beloved husband of Susan, loving and supportive father and father-in-law of Nikki and Simon, Owen and Fiona, Garth and Patsy, Bruce and Nina, adored and cherished poppa of Max, Tom; Ethan, Mackenzie; Hannah, Caleb, Elijah; William, and Valentina. Special thanks to the Christchurch Hospital staff for their care of Bill and his family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bill Rodger c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made at the service. A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 10.00am.