Background
Abatie, Rodger Paul was born on May 16, 1951 in La Jolla, California, United States. Son of John Robert and Margaret Jane (Moore) Abatie.
Abatie, Rodger Paul was born on May 16, 1951 in La Jolla, California, United States. Son of John Robert and Margaret Jane (Moore) Abatie.
Associate of Arts, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1971. Bachelor, Concordia College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1973. Master of Divinity, Concordia College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1977.
Master of Arts in Communications, Sangamon State University, 1975.
Pastor St. Mark Church, Muskegon, Missouri, 1977-1982. General manager, executive secretary Radio Station KFUO, St. Louis, 1982-1986. Pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Coralville, Iowa, 1986-1990.
Administrative pastor Trinity Lutheran Church, Pekin, Illinois, since 1990. President Missouri Federation/Aid Association for Luths., St. Louis, 1983-1984. Chairman Word of Life School Association, 1983-1984.
Director communications for Iowa District E. of Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1987-1990. Chairman communications committee Center Illinois district Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, since 1991.
Member National Association Broadcasters, Mo.Broadcasters Association, St. Louis Radio Association.
Married Robin Ruth York, August 4, 1973. Children: Kristen Michelle, Justin Paul.