Rodney "Rod" Austin Lytle

Rodney was born on September 23rd, 1983, in Rawlins, Wyoming to Jeff Lytle and Kelly Austin. He will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and the impact he made on those who knew him.

Rodney is survived by his devoted wife, Andrea Lytle, and his beloved children; Courtney, Caden, Carson, and Calvin, his mother Kelly Pierce, stepfather Mike Pierce brothers; Wes (Crystal) Lytle, Chad Lytle, sister Julie (John) Pierce, brother-in-laws; John Shipley and D.J. Williams, sister-in-laws; Jess Pierce, Jessica Williams, Samantha Wilson, and Hollie (Diego) Chaparro, nephews; Tracer Hickman, Izzac Pierce, Rayden Williams, Andrew Morris, Noah and Finn Wilson, and Liam and Eli Chaparro, nieces; Tatum Hickman, Kayce Pierce, Izzabella Pierce, Marissa and Raegan Lytle, Jayde Williams, Kayde Wilson, and Olivia Noland, grandmother Shirley Lytle, mother-in-law Sheryl (Phil) Pearson, grandmother-in-law Kathy Sumerford, and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Jeff Lytle, brother Chris Pierce, grandparents Bob and Toni Austin, and grandfather Bill Lytle.

His family was the center of his life, and his love and dedication to them will be cherished forever. “I wouldn’t change anything about any of my friends or family, only myself.” And we wouldn’t change anything about him.

Though his time with us was far too short, Rodney's memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

If you feel compelled to help the family financially during this time, you can donate to The Lytle Family's GoFundMe https://gofund.me/947c564c0

or the SupportNow fundraiser. There is also a meal train you can sign up for on the SupportNow link. https://www.supportnow.org/the-lytle-family/updates/services-for-rodney

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2026, at Craig Christian Church. Interment will follow at Craig Cemetery.