Birth date: Jun 9, 1956 Death date: Jan 6, 2023
Roderick “Rod” Andreu Mickler passed peacefully into Heaven in the early morning hours of Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born in the summer of 1956 in St. Augustine, Florida on June 9th to the joy of his parents, Alvin Francis Mi Read Obituary
What incredibly sad news. I knew Rod first as a customer then as a co-worker. I am forever indebted to Rod for hiring me and starting my sports career. Rod was a joy to work for - one of the most patient, caring and kindest people I have ever known. I enjoyed coming to work everyday because of him and Rod created many good times and great memories. I aspired to be the type of person Rod was. God Bless You, Rod. And God Bless Gail and her family.
So sorry to hear about Rod's passing. Rod is one of my mentors personally and in business. I always told him that I felt like he's also one of my guardian angels.
He's directly responsible for getting me started in my business career, and has helped to guide my path for 40 years. Whether working for him or with him, Rod is always calm, consistent, kind, joyful, smart, thoughtful, faithful, and funny. I can't even count how many times I consulted with him to get advice before making a decision.
Rod is one of those rare people that can put energy in your day with just a simple conversation...I will miss that.
I know how much Rod loves his family and am praying for Gail and all of you during this tender time.
Neil Harwell
It's clear by the outpouring of tributes that Rod had an amazing impact on many, many people. I began working with Rod at the inception of YurView (Cox) close to 8 years ago and experienced first hand his thoughtfulness and caring for everyone. He was funny, approachable, unassuming and always willing to listen. He wanted to make sure I was alright, and would ask "How are you doing?" He didn't ask it as part of a hello greeting, but rather he wanted to make sure I was truly OK and how he could help if needed. My condolences to the family, he will be missed.
I worked with Rod at Cox Sports Television. He was always so nice to me and funny. My condolences to the family. May be peace of Christ be with you.
My name is Elizabeth DeGrande from St Augustine. I went to School with Rod, Cathedral Parish School and St Joseph’s Academy. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great person and funny. He will be missed. Sending prayers for his family.🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Gail, Jeff, Kurt and all the Mickler family. Will and I had the pleasure of “doing life” with Rod and Gail through First Baptist Church, Covington, LA where
Rod served the Lord with joy and gladness. He was a great teacher of the Word and such an encourager to each of us. We will miss being with Rod but have the promise of spending eternity with him when we are called home to heaven with him because we have shared the same relationship with Jesus Christ. Candy and Will Lape
Gail and family - I've only known Rod a short time relative to others here (2016) and have only met him a few times in person (I am at Cox based in New England).
I feel like I have known him longer and better than I actually have, and I suppose that is part of his magic!
My main contact with him was my personal health as he was not a direct report for me. I had a kidney transplant a few years back, and from the moment I met him he expressed some of the most caring and sincere concern I have ever experienced and a warmth I've rarely witnessed.
He discussed your family's experience with transplant and certainly helped ease any trepidation I had had with his caring and sharing. And he always remembered to check in with me now and again just to make sure all was well and I didn't need anything from him.
What a wonderful man! I will greatly miss him being in this world.
Rick
Rod was an amazing human being. He was a bright light in this world and will be truly missed.
Compassionate, Sincere, Genuine and Spirited. Just a few words to describe a man I met in 1988 in Boca Raton, FL. Rod was a true professional. I enjoyed working with and for him during his tenure at SportsChannel. His love of life and competitive nature made him who he really was, a great person.
Thoughts and prayers to Gail and family.
