John W. Rhode, Sr.
December 6, 1938 - August 31, 2011
KOONTZ LAKE-John W. Rhode Sr., 72, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in his son John's home in Walkerton. John was born December 6, 1938 in North Judson, IN to Frank and Minnie (Abraham) Rhode and lived in the area most of his life. Survivors include his son, John (Shannon) Rhode Jr. of Walkerton; two step-daughters, Terri (George) Lawton of Koontz Lake and Janet (Richard) Goff of Walkerton; one step-son, Bill Clark of Hanna; two sisters, Dorothy (Don) Shirley of North Liberty and Marie Smith of Sebring, FL; one brother, Frank (Jan) Rhode of Noblesville, IN and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one step-son, Tim Clark and one grandson, David Lawton. John was a former employee of Reith Riley in Goshen. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion, VFW and 40/8. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel with Pastor Glenn Jerrell officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may call Sunday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. ET at the funeral home.
KOONTZ LAKE-John W. Rhode Sr., 72, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in his son John's home in Walkerton. John was born December 6, 1938 in North Judson, IN to Frank and Minnie (Abraham) Rhode and lived in the area most of his life. Survivors... View Obituary & Service Information