Ralph Arthur Rod Obituary
We bid farewell to Ralph Arthur Rod in Liberty, Illinois, born in Mendota, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 27, 2024 at the age of 95. Ralph Arthur touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph Arthur Rod to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ross Rod and Verna Rod (Wendel); his wife Patricia Anne Roth of Pat's High School Easter Break; his daughter Donna Braida; his brothers, James, Alfred "Fritz" and Donald Rod; his sons-in-law, Jay Braida and Craig Sluis; and his grandson Joseph Sluis.
He is survived by: his children, Duane Rod (Linda) of Princeton, Darwin Rod (Alice) of Princeton, Dale Rod of Marco Island, FL, Dawn Sluis of Princeton and Diane Young of Princeton; his grandchildren, Amanda Pearson, Dustin Wolford, Jodi Fundell, Eric Rod, Dana Maynard, Chad, Todd Junis, Ryan, Sean, Sarah, Sabrina Rod, Dan, Kim, Jordan Sluis, Tori Anderson, Ashley Nevins and Austyn Maloy; his great grandchildren, Magnus, Caden, Novalyne, Dario, Samuel, Lisa, Tristin, Laynie, Josiah, Lilly, Emily, Eli, Blake, Brynn, Makenzie, Gage, Sophia, Liam, Corbin, Mia, Olive, Benjamin, Luke, Maeve, Isaac, Braelyn, Addyson, Amy, Rhylan, Gray, Rush and Jett; his close friend Arlene Windt; and his brother-in-law Robert Roth.
Memorials may be directed to Bureau County 4-H and Extension, St Matthews Lutheran Church, or to the donor's choice.
