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Rodney Stauffer Obituary

Rodney D. Stauffer Haslett Rodney was born on December 10, 1952 and died at age 57 on June 26, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Rodney was an Eagle Scout and a member of the First Baptist Church of Okemos. Rodney is survived by his parents, Eugene and Helen (Orton) Stauffer; sons, Matthew and Benjamin of Haslett; brothers, Donald of Okemos, Daryl (Norma) of Blaine, MN, Russell (Denise) of Lansing and Gordon of Silver Creek, NY; sister, Sheila (Jeff) Wamhoff of Haslett; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 29, 6-8 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing. Services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Okemos, 4684 Marsh Road, Okemos with Pastor Joe Dabrowski officiating. There will also be visitation 1 hour prior at the church. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Okemos or McLaren Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar Street, Suite 600, Lansing, MI 48910. On line condolences may be made at: www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 28, 2010.

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June 30, 2010

On behalf of Ruth Stauffer's family please accept our sincere sympathy to all of you. Rodney and Jane are sharing cousin stories in heaven; they shared the same birthday too! So sorry we can't be there today, but our thoughts and prayers will certainly prevail. Take care.

June 29, 2010

Uncle Gene, Aunt Helen and Family - May the family find Peace in the memories of Rodney help comfort you now and in the days ahead. The Love that was shared with each other comfort the heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Peace be with all of you. God Bless! John, Rachael, Craig, Sharon, Carson, John, Graig, Lisa, :) and Christopher Stauffer

June 29, 2010

Sorry we can't be there for the funeral. You'll be in our prayers. Cousins Donald & Wreatha Chant & family.

Jake & Suzi Stauffer

June 28, 2010

Dear Uncle Gene and Aunt Helen and Family,
We are so blessed to have seen Rod the last time we were home. He has always been one of our favorite "Stauffers". He was a very special friend.
Our love and prayers to ya'll,

Marlene Alexander

June 28, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. My heart goes out to you all and I share your grief. The love of God and of your family and friends will carry you through these difficult days. I will always have fond memories of Rodney, and the hours spent in my childhood with my cousins playing Monopoly and enjoying our summer days. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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