Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Nov 5, 1948 - Mar 5, 2026
Rod was such a great guy. We will miss him. Condolences to his family and friends.
Dave and Linda Detwiler.
Dave and Linda Detwiler
March 21, 2026 | Nappanee, IN | Friend
Barney and TyrannI’m sorry for your loss! Rod will be sorely missed. I have fond memories of all of us cousins growing up together. My condolences to you both and your families.
Cyndi Beer-Routh
March 19, 2026 | Walton, IN | Family
Barney, Tracy and family, so very sorry to hear about Rod I know he has had a tough time in the last few years but he is no longer suffering. Prayers to all of you, God has gained another angel.
Tanya Swihart
March 19, 2026 | Mesa, AZ | Friend
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Bruce Braniff
March 17, 2026 | Nappanee, IN | Friend
Rod, one of our class of 1967. A great friend, class mate and very well known. We will all miss you Rod but Heaven has gained a great guy.
Roger Hamsher
March 12, 2026 | Bremen, IN | Classmate
My thoughts and prayers are with Rod's family. I've know Rod and his brothers and father for years through work, and they have all been among my favorites. What a special family, and Rod will be sorely missed.
Terri Ganger
March 09, 2026 | Syracuse, IN | Friend
Another member of the famous "Bulldog Class of 1967" is no longer with us. We've had sixty-plus years of friendship and good memories. And you have left this world a better place. Nappanee should be thankful for your contributions. Thirsty Thursdays will no longer be the same. I'm sorry I can't make the Celebration of Life, but I will be thinking of you and the entire family on that day. RIP, good buddy.
Rick Jenkins
March 07, 2026 | Nappanee, IN | Classmate
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Beer family as you go thru this difficult time of the loss of Rod.
Larry and LouAnn Miller
Lou Miller
March 07, 2026 | Venice, FL | Family
I learned of Rods passing this evening from my son, I was not prepared for the news.
I will miss him terribly.
My sincere condolences to the Beer family
Bruce Vandermark
March 07, 2026 | Syracuse, IN | Friend
Rodney D. Beer, age 78 of Syracuse, IN, passed away on Thursday afternoon March 5, 2026 at his residence. Rod was born on November 5, 1948 in Goshen, IN to Harlan and Phyllis (Blosser) Beer. Rod lived his entire life in northern Indiana and was a 1967 graduate of Nappanee High School. On April 13, 1968, Rod married Kathy Wolferman. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2023.Rod worked his entire life for the family business, Beer and Slabaugh, Inc. and was instrumental in starting, and was an owner of, Challenger Design.Rod loved cars and had a love for racing. He loved spending time at the lake with family and winters in Ft. Lauderdale. He was a loving father and grandfather. Rod cherished family time and adored his granddaughters. Rod is survived by 2 sons: Matthew (Alyssa) Beer of Syracuse and Kevin Beer of Milford; 5 granddaughters: Meghan (Josh) Barker, Nicole (Patton) Romans, and Ella, Lily, and Molly Beer; 2 brothers: Tracy (Dee Ann) Beer of Syracuse and Barney (Natalie) Beer of Goshen; and 1 sister, Tyrann Beer of Nappanee. Rod was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a daughter-in-law, Laurie Beer. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 10am-3pm on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Rod’s name can be given to the Milford Library.
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