Ronald D. Rodman, 85, Marion, received his eternal reward at 12 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, while at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born in Marion on July 28, 1932, to the late Alfred and Opal (Gray) Rodman, Ronald was a lifelong resident of the Grant County area. It was on January 16, 1955, that Ronald married the love of his life, Barbara Whiteman, who still speaks fondly of the 62 years they shared together.
Ronald was a United States Army veteran, who proudly served in Bamberg, Germany, during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Prudential Insurance for over 30 years until his retirement. He served as the financial secretary for the men’s golf league at Arbor Trace and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, where he was actively involved in various capacities.
A life well-loved and a life well-lived, Ronald truly enjoyed life to the fullest. He cherished times spent with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as with his church family and friends. He and Barbara traveled extensively throughout his life and spent 14 winters in Florida. Ronald was also a diehard Chicago White Sox fan and a member of the Exchange Club.
He will be missed by his loving wife, Barbara; children, Ronda (John) Clouse, Marion, Brent (Marjorie) Rodman, Nicholson, Georgia, and Brian (Dawna) Rodman, Seymour; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Saundra Roark, Yorktown, and Aloma (Larry) Leach, Litz, Pennsylvania; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would also like to thank Miller’s Merry Manor for their dedicated service.
The family will receive visitors from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Services to celebrate Ronald’s life will be held at the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017, with his grandson, Pastor Jason Leist, officiating. Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to First Baptist Church, 403 W. 4th St., Marion, IN 46952 or Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.