Rodney, an avid ballooning enthusiast and private pilot, was a long time principal at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Plainview, NY, and Teacher / Class Advisor at Huntington High School for many years. He was active in his church and with Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.
He is pre-deceased by his wife Eleanor of 41 years and wife Gunhild of 17 years. Being the oldest child of Leroy and Eleanor of Connecticut, he is survived by his siblings Earl (Lynne) of Florida, and Margie (Jim) of Florida, his three loving children Glenn (Anita), Scott (Stephanie), and Joy (Edward) and seven grandchildren Eric, Katherine, Emily, Trinity, Elizabeth, Matthew, and Elias.
A private service of Christian Burial will take place graveside on Thursday, October 29th at St. Margaret's Cemetery in Plainview, NY with Rev. Eric O. Olsen officiating.
A Public Memorial Service will be scheduled at a future date.
In Honor of Rodney, Memorial donations can be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd. Plainview, NY 11803 or made online by clicking the link below.