Rod graduated from Wayne State College in 1963 and taught at Golden Junior High School and Dunstan Junior High School in Jefferson County. Rod taught science and was a wrestling and football coach. In 1967 he left the teaching profession and went to work in the HVAC industry. In 1973 he started his own HVAC company, Action Air Inc., with two partners. Rod continued to own and operate this company until his retirement in 1996. After retirement he continued to be involved in various business endeavors. One of which is Golden Pond Retirement Community, in Golden Colorado. For further information and pricing please follow the link www.goldenpondliving.com. (Rod’s joke!)
Rod liked to play tennis, golf, and travel. He was a big football fan, rooting for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Denver Broncos. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends sitting around the table reminiscing and telling stories. His laugh was unmistakable and contagious.
Rod is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Sandy, his sons Tim and Chris, and his grandchildren Chase and Taylor.
He is in preceded in death by his daughter Dawn Marie, his two brothers Gene and Bruce and his parents Ward and Alta.
Quoting a wise person, “I am not dying I have just changed my address. I have gone into the presence of God.”
A celebration of life service will be held on Rod’s Birthday April 27, 2018 at 2pm at Glory of God Church, 12200 West 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge CO. Parking is available at the church or directly across the street at Kullerstrand Elementary.
Donations may be made to Glory of God Lutheran Church or Lutheran Medical Center Foundation.
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