Rodney Friend Obituary

In loving memory of Rodney Friend of Bloomington, Indiana, born in Jacksonville, Florida, who departed this world on July 3, 2024 at the age of 71. Rodney leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rodney Friend to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Spencer Friend and Frances Friend; his nephews, Vincent Chasteen and Darian Chasteen; and his brother-in-law Warren Koop.

He is survived by: his spouse Jodie Friend; his siblings, Raymond Friend (Neila), Joyce Chasteen (Bill) and Keith Friend (Deb); his siblings-in-law, Sue Koop, Julie Klein (Kenny) and Mike Speckner (Maryse); and his nieces and nephews, Andy Koop (Ashley Howell), Jon Koop (Sarah), Abby Koop (Matt Caldie), Eric Speckner (Lauren), Vince Speckner, Kyler Klein (Laine), Kelsi Klein, Victor Friend (Carolyn), Mark Friend (Lee Ann), Brian Friend and Jodi Friend (Shane).

Memorial gifts may be made to the IU Transplant Surgery Research Fund at https://give.myiu.org. .