WARDELL, Rodger P., 70, of Dayton, OH passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2011. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Bernice Schroeder; and son-in-law, Dan Gray. Survivors include children, Danny (Sheila) Wardell, Bruce Wardell (Latase), Clark (Lani) Wardell, and Gwendolyn Gray (Eric Freeze); grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Christina, Nicholas, C.J., Faith, and Kaleb; great grandchild, Emily; life-long friends, Dan Oaks, Tom Little and Gary Adams. Not only was he a wonderful father, he was a great friend, loving Grandpa, and a man you could always count on. The world has lost a true man, a loving, though sometimes grumpy man. "I'm still a tourist going thru life." – R.W. We all love you, Daddy, we'll never forget what an amazing person you are. Private services will be held by the family, Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.