Randy Lee Rhodes, age 64, resident of 14789 Clover Ridge Drive, Granger, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, August 29, 2011 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. Born on March 15, 1947 in Clarksburg, WV, Randy was a son of Betty Kirkpatrick Rhodes and the late Lawrence G. Rhodes.
Randy was a graduate of Cambridge Springs High School, Class of 1965. He entered the US Navy on December 7, 1966 and served his country for six years. On December 7, 1968 he married the former Norene L. Green and she survives. After being discharged from the service Randy began working for Silgan Containers at various positions and at several locations over the years. His last position was project engineer at Silgan Containers in LaPorte, IN. He was affiliated with Christ the King Lutheran Church in South Bend, IN.
Surviving Randy is his wife of 42 years – Norene; his mother – Betty Rhodes of Cambridge Springs; a daughter – Hillary Greene and her husband, Michael of Centennial, CO; a son – Ryan Rhodes and his wife, Missy of Allegany, NY; and two grandchildren – Bryce and Riley Rhodes. Included among survivors is a sister – Tisha McClellan and her husband – Tom of Erie and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will be held there on Thursday evening at 9:00. Interment will be in West Virginia National Cemetery, Grafton, WV.
Dear Norene & family
We are saddened by the sudden loss. Randy was a great addition to our project engineering dept a few years back. His can making experience will be sorely missed. I have many great memories of working with Randy dating back to his days as LaPorte plant manager and liason during the CSSC purchase days. May God provide comfort and peace to you and your family.
John Katzenmeyer
Dear Betty and Norene and family
I am so saddened for your loss of Randy. Many memories of our families shared times
with laughter and fun are with me. i remember you all playing cards and Randy and I
watching the Beetles on tv . Dad and mom loved you all too,Betty and Joe Wisnieski that is . Norene I will remember you and all your family in my prayers. Tisha you always
were a good little sis. I wish I were there to give you all a hug.
LOVE Cheryl Wisnieski Donnell
Dear Noreen & Family,
We were saddened to here of your loss of Randy. It was a loss to us here at Silgan as well. We were privlidged to have Randy’s (and Noreen) life journey cross our paths! Noreen, you and Randy were part of our Project Engineering family. It’s the people we meet along our life journey that blesses us! May God bless you and comfort you during this time and always.
Peace be with you,
Robin & Joyce Lovely
We are sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed by many. Bruce and Janet
Norene, Betty, Ryan and Hillary,
Our hearts ache at the thoughts of your profound loss. We love you all and will continue to hold you up to our Lord Jesus for comfort and strength.
I had the privilege of working with Randy for the last 6 years and enjoyed our interaction immensely. His knowledge and insight into our industry in general and the company specifically was of geat benefit to me. His relaxed manner and ability to face difficulty in a calm, but direct manner was a great example to me. I will miss working with him very much. The prayers of my wife and myself are with him and his family.
Norene, I was so very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Marty & I extend our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. The “Rebel” was a good friend during our High School years, and I certainly have some great memories that I will cherish. We sometimes fail to realize what a freindship met until that friend is no longer available to talk to or spend time with. Even though we did not see each other often I assumed there would always be a”next time”. Well, I guess our next time will be with our Lord and Savior. God bless you and your family. Terry & Marty
The family of Randy is in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed here at work.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Randy in Project Engineering, out of Oconomowoc, WI. I relied on his extensive knowledge in can making to help me with my position there. He will be greatly missed.
Betty & Norene I’m very sorry to hear that Randy has left us I was privelaged to work with Lawrence years ago in Cambridge Springs and knew Randy very well
My sympathy and prayers go out to all of his family Betty we think about some of
our good times often Love Al
So sorry for your loss, will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He was my classmate of 1965, and I taught Ryan in school at CSHS. He will be missed by our class.
We are extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Randy. He will always be remembered for his kindness & generosity. Our love and prayers go out to his family during this time. God Bless Randy, Rest in Peace. You will never be forgotten.