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Rodney J. Avery, age 57, of South Bend, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. He is survived by his wife Janine Avery of South Bend, son Tyler Avery of South Bend and daughters Lauren Ann Avery of South Bend, Amanda Dudzinski of South Bend, Nicole Schultz (Jonathan) of Stevensville, Brooke Dudzinski of Elkhart, and sister-in-law Dawn Avery of Michigan.
Rodney was an avid "dad joke" teller, king of the grill, and dedicated Notre Dame fan. He was seldom seen without an ice-cold double Big Gulp in hand, refilled at a discounted price after a little haggling. Rodney loved his family, fishing, and a good Cuban cigar.
Please join the family on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at St. Joseph Funeral Home, located at 824 Mayflower Rd, South Bend, IN 46619 for visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a service immediately afterwards. A luncheon will be held at the American Legion Post 357, 5514 W Sample Street, South Bend, IN 46619, following the service.
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Ruth Mertz
June 28, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Also to his Mother Betty Avery sincere sympathies.
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Randy and Terri Glenn
June 26, 2024
We will be forever grateful for the love and happiness he brought to my sister Janine and his blended family. They will miss him terribly. May his daughter Lauren know the love he had for her was genuine and true. God Bless Janine, Amanda, Nicole, Brooke, and Lauren at this difficult time. May the love, laughter, and memories bring them peace and comfort when they need it the most. RIP Rodney.
Joseph Badger
June 25, 2024
I worked with Rodney from 2006 until January of 2012 at Enzyme Research. I was the dish washer known as the "Dish Boy", and he was the buildng maintenance person. He was a great worker and a very wonderful person! He was also a very entertaining guy with a great sense of humor. I haven't seen him since 2013 but I am certain that anyone who ever knew him will miss him forever!
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