Christopher Roder Obituary

April 7, 2009
I also would like to express my sympathies to the Roder Family. I referred clients of mine to Chris and they were very happy to have worked with him. He will missed a great deal

My sympathy to the Roder Family, Chris was my accountant who had a great heart and very caring person. I Will miss his great service and more so his great personality.

We were saddened today to learn about this tragedy. Chris has been our accountant for the past several years. Until we met Chris tax preparation was a chore to be avoided, but we always looked forward to meeting with him. He was a big man with an even bigger heart who always had a kind word and a cheerful smile. Our hearts go out to his wife and his family during this time of sorrow.

My heartfelt sympathy concerning Chris. I just found out about the situation and I express my deeptest sympathy in your loss.
Chris had done my taxes for several years. I was deeply pleased with is humbleness, understanding and felt that he considered all about his clients. I will truly miss his work that he had done for me.

Mattie M. Hargrow (former client)

Dear Roder Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of going to St. Ben's High School with Chris and playing basketball with him. He made me smile and laugh during many practices and games. When I think of Chris I'm reminded of a hard working fun loving person.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the whole family during this tragedy. May God be with you during this difficult time

Dear Connie and the Roder Family,
Words are hard to come by when I was told of Chris' passing today. I believe we were one of his first clients when he started his own accounting firm. The trust he instilled in us for our business and tax needs was palpable. We just knew that whatever monetary hurdle we needed to jump, Chris was there as our guide. We will have a hard time finding anyone to fill this void we now feel. Chris will be missed.

To the Roder Family: Chris and I met when we were 12 at Horner Park, we played baseball together. In high school we played basketball together...he was my center. I would like to extend my sincerest sympathies to the Roder family. Chris was a true gentleman and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. To know him was to love him.

We offer our deepest condolences to the Roder family. Chris was a great guy! I first met Chris through a leads group meeting in Plainfield and he has been our tax accountant and friend ever since. I have watched him through the years building his buisness, but it wasn't about just building his business, it was about building relationships. Chris loved people and there wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for anyone. He was one of the most honest, caring, and friendliest people that we have ever met. He will be missed and thought about often!

Our deepest sympathy,
Casey and Linda Stec

Dear Connie and Roder Family,

We are very sorry for your loss, are prayers are with all of you. We feel the need to tell you how we meet and loved Chris. About 3 years ago Chris started out as our accountant, but in a short time became our dear friend, advisor and cheerleader. As most people who knew Chris already know, to know Chris is to love him and we did!!! He loved his wife Connie and spoke often of how proud he was of her. Chris was larger than life! He had a big heart, a brillant mind, a passion for politics, and a love for great food!
In our journey through life it is rare to have been touched by a person with so much positive energy, love and honesty. It has been our pleasure and great honor to have known Chris even if for a short time and we will miss him and never forget him!!

Our deepest sympathy,
George Silacz, Sheri Allen & Tanya Stearney
Illinois Security Cameras

Deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Roder Family & numerous friends from the St.Benedict neighborwood. Chris will be remembered as a great guy who cared about others. He was a gentle giant with a big heart. God Bless him in his resting place.

I am very sorry for your loss. I grew up with Chris on Bell and all the kids on the block would play Hide N' Seek and sit out on the porches until midnight. He will be dearly missed.

Flora Interrante (Woodville), Chicago, IL

Connie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.

Chris will always be remembered as a great person who enjoyed himself and brought out the best in others. I met him through the Shorewood Chamber of Commerce and he was very giving and interested in a common goal. I am deeply sorry about his passing and hope the family will remain strong and live their lives the way Chris would have wanted.

Words cannot express the sorrow I felt when I heard the news of my friend Chris. I met him freshman year at St. Benedicts and considered him a very close friend. How wonderful he made those 4 years for me. In the past years I've been to several card games with Chris and Maggi, Cook, Mitchell, Gerhart and others...I will cherish those times. The insults!, the pizza...how I will miss him.... My deepest sympathy goes out to all of his family.

The world lost a great man when Chris past away. I have known Chris for several years as a friend and client. I am sure that his spirit will continue to be alive in well in so many of us and that he is in heaven working his magic for a Cubs world series pennant. You will be missed.

Dear Roder Family,I'm very sorry for your loss.I was very fortunate to have grown up a few doors down from your family on bell avenue.Chris and I played ball together many times growing up,although I haven't seen chris in awhile I will never forget him..peace to all..

I grew up with Chris, we went to grade school and high school together and played B. Ball also.Chris was a true gentle giant with a quick wit and great sense of humor. As soon as I herd the tragic news I pulled out all my year books and H. S. pics I feel like I've lost a part of my family and I haven't seen him since 2001. My heart goes out to his family and friends we've lost a good one. There's a special place for people like Chris, and he is definitly there. With love 'ol buddy we'll miss you!

My prayers are with the Roder Family.
I will miss his visits to our office. He always had a way to make me laugh on even the worst days!

We lost a great man ... God gained an asset!!!!

I will miss him!

I am one of Chris's golf buddies and I cannot tell you how sorry I am to here of the terrible accident.
The world lost a great family man with a big heart and a very nice guy!!

Chris will be missed. He was the accountant at my place of work and I can only imagine what his family is going thru. I will remember him as the big guy who would come in the office sliding on the ice, having the time of his life! While the rest of us walked on that ice on our toes, slowly, not wanting to fall on our face. But not Chris, he saw the positive and fun side to it. Chris brought a candy jar in our office to replace one that was accidentally broken, we will keep it full always in rememberance of him. And to his family..."this too shall pass."

My heart goes out to the entire family.

Our deepest sympathy to the Roder family. Chris started out as our accountant but soon became our friend. We will miss him very much.

For ever in our hearts,
Joe and Carrie Plascencia
Tepa Landscaping

Dear Roder Family
I was sad to hear the news of Chris's death today Tony Rodriguez and I both have fond memories of Chris and your family. Tony hopes that Chis is up in heaven striking kids out in fast pitch like he did many times when they were kids.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Chris' whole family. Chris was a kind and gentle giant who loved life.

Dear Roder Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Chris. I have such fun and fond memories of him and your folks. Let's recall a few to make us smile and laugh...like attending the Chicago Blitz Football games.Not only was Chris elected as a cheerleader but even got to play with the security guys! And how about his job with the CTA as a bus driver? To bad he wasn't even employed by them, but he sure knew how to drive one around. It must have been the double parking job that ended that career. Chris never even joined a health club, I remember him lifting the Chicago trib and Chicago Times corner paper boxes for exercise...chains and all! He was always around to help out too. Great guy to know to cut into line at the bars on Lincoln Ave., since he was a bouncer. I'm sure he will do one heck of a job standing next to the Pearly Gates of Heaven. (I just hope he let's me in when my time comes).
Miss you all, and again, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all.
Your "Adoptive" Bro,
Willie Fuchs

Chris was not only a client, he was a good friend. I was always happy to see him when he would stop by my office. Our thoughts are with Connie and his family. He will truly be missed.

I only met Chris once a long time ago. My deepest condolences go to his close family. Even cousins feel some of the pain. All we can do is keep all of you in our prayers.

Chris was such a nice, caring guy. Very genuine. He did our taxes for us the last several years and it was always such a pleasant experience to meet with him. We will miss him dearly. Our prayers and condolences are with the family at this hard time. With deepest sympathy.

Chris and Bill Muren

We are so sorry to hear about your lost, it has been too long since we last seen you all. The Hauck family

Chris will be greatly missed. We are so sad to hear of his passing. He was not only our accountant but our friend.

With Deepest Sympathy
Roy and Kirsten Gentry

To the Roder family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I went to High School with Chris and remember he was always such a nice guy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Family:

We Sharpes wish to extend our deepest sympathy. Although we haven't seen Chris is several years, we have fond memories of our times together. We will be ever grateful Connie, that you and Chris attended John and Randa's wedding in 2000. You and Chris and all the Roder family will be remembered in our prayers.

May the soul of the faithful departed, rest in peace.

God bless you.

All our love,

Judie and John, Aunty Jewel, Randa, John and Children

We are sorry for your loss and saddened by the news. Although it has been a while since we have seen the Roder family we fondly remember all you from Bell Avenue.

My deepest sympathy to the Roder family on their loss of a great man. I knew Chris for only a short while in the Plainfield Networking Group. In the little time I knew him I found him a generous and kind hearted person. I pray the family has strength through this most difficult of times.

Chris and I attended grammer and High school together as well, great guy he will be truly missed.

Chris had a big heart for everyone who's lives he touched. Chris & I lost touch over the last few years, but I've always considered him a good friend. I always thought there was time to "catch-up" - I'm very sorry that I didn't take the time.

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My deepest sympathy to the whole family. I knew we haven't keep in touch but I still think of all of you often.

I attended both grade school and high school with Chris. I remember him as a fun-loving guy. My deepest condolences.

Chris and I went all through grade and high school together. He was always a good friend with a big heart. He will truly be missed.