Vernon W. Rodda, 96, of Munster, IN passed away on Wednesday,January 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 68 years: Catherine (nee Hofer); daughters: Carole (Kent) Evans and Jane (Thomas) Thiel; grandchildren: Jeffrey (Jessica) Thiel, Eric (Mindy) Evans, Jennifer Thiel, Traci Marques and Lisa (Craig) Smith; 7 great grandchildren; sister in law: Melva Rodda; many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his parents: William and Willa Mae Rodda; sisters: Lillian Woods, Helen Brewer, Margaret and Alma Rodda and Jean Luttringer; brothers: James and Arnold Rodda.Visitation will be on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 10:00-12:00 at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. (next to Fitness Pointe) Munster, IN. with the funeral service at 12:00 noon with Pastor Mike Gillespie officiating; Interment: Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN.Vernon was owner of Hofer Paint and Wallpaper in Chicago, IL, member of the South Side Christian Church for 60 years. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and loved to travel. Memorial contributions to the South Side Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor Ave. Munster, IN. in his memory would be appreciated.