Paul W. Roderick

Paul William Roderick, age 94 of Canton died September 1, 2015 at Walton Woods in Canton, Michigan. Born in Elk Garden, West Virginia on June 1, 1921 to Bruce and Emma Roderick, they soon moved to Detroit where he spent his early years. He attended Cass Technical High School. After graduating, he worked for a brief time as an Apprentice Electrician in the Ford Rouge Auto plant. After resigning, he worked for 40 years as an Engineer for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He was a decorated B-17 Pilot in the 398th Bomb Group in the 8th Air Force during World War II. He flew 33 missions and was shot down on D-Day. While a young family, they lived in Livonia, Michigan. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and became an Elder in The Presbyterian Church. Later, they moved to a new home on Green Lake in Interlochen, Michigan, and after retiring, to Palm City, Florida where he was active in the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Palm City Presbyterian Church. He also was a volunteer for the Martin Memorial Medical Center, with 21 years of service. Paul is survived by his two children, Sharon Lee (Pete) Krause and Paul “Rick” (Gail) Roderick, Jr., four grandchildren, Timothy (Heike) Krause, Michael (Beth) Krause, Casey (Stephanie) Krause, and Emma Roderick and seven great-grandchildren, Samantha Krause, Mianna Krause, Joey Krause, Jacob Krause, Andrew Krause, Bella Krause and Ava Krause. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Sunday, September 6th from 2pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 4pm. The funeral service will be officiated by Paul’s family, military honor's from the United States Air Force to conclude service. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of The 398th Bomb Group to Mellisa Ledlow, 16210 Breakwater Path Drive, Houston, Texas 77044.