Rodney served his community for many years in law enforcement, as a Corporal with the Petersburg Police Department and a Chief with the New Harmony Police Department. He served in the Army National Guard.
He was an avid military collector and a member of several military organizations. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the military.
Rodney is survived by his brothers, Brian and Leo Santini; sister, Lee Ellen Schlageter; nephew, Daniel Fuller II, niece, Christina Phillips; and nephews, Victor and Michael Santini.
Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 26, 2012, at Alexander East Chapel, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.