Rodger Phillip Wantin, Sr., 76, of Farmington Hills, passed away on January 1, 2021. He was born on May 14, 1944 to the late Rudolph and Carol (Osborne) Wantin in Detroit, MI. Rodger worked as a Area Manager for Ford Motor Company in the Transmission Division for 40 years. He served honorably in the United States Marines in Vietnam, and was an Eagle Scout. He attended Henry Ford High School, Michigan Tech (Engineering), Northwood University (BA in Business), and Central Michigan University (Masters in Business Finance). Rodger enjoyed spending time with family, cars, racing, bowling, camping, coaching soccer and he was a fan of the Detroit Lions. He owned one of the first Boss 429 Mustangs. Rodger was a member of Ward Church in Northville. Rodger is survived by his loving wife, Linda Kay; children, Rodger "Phillip" Wantin II, Dana Lynn Rinard (Shea); grandchildren, Luukas, Noah, Allison, Amberlynn; sister, Gail Deman; sister-in-law, Nancy Kent; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rodger was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Avallone; brother, Richard Wantin. A memorial service will be on Saturday, September 18 at 11:00AM with the family receiving friends beginning at 10:00AM at Ward Presbyterian Church 40000 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168 where Rodger will receive military honors. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.