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Rod Ehrlich Obituary
Monticello
72, 09-Oct, Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello.
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Don Smith
October 21, 2018
So sorry about your loss and the passing of Rod. I have many good memories of PMO trips and consider it an honor to have known Rod and his family
Bill Witwer
October 15, 2018
To Rod's family, sorry to hear of your loss. I had the honor of working with Rod as a vendor, going back to the '90's, supplying our roller systems for their trailers built for FedEx. He was a great innovator, and with his help, established new processes for their production line work. Will certainly be missed but will always be fondly remembered.
Jeff Villers
October 15, 2018
Deepest sympathies to Rods Family. Though we haven't met in person for a number of years. Meeting him and conversing on how to make "these trailers better" has left an impact on me for life. He was a great man and left an influence in how I have acted in both my personal and professional life.
Very proud to have met him, know him and more importantly, shared that "we got this" smile. RIP
Aaron Smith
October 15, 2018
I've only knew Rodney for a few years, but I fully enjoyed that time as he had a way of taking his time and making me feel special. Rodney will be sadly missed, but am comforted by the laughs we shared, and the ability to strive to make him proud on a daily basis....
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Nikki Grow
October 15, 2018
To Cindy, Carrie, Mark, and the entire family. I am so very sorry to hear of Rod's passing. It is difficult to find the words to truly honor him and all the things he did in his life. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
Cathy & Greg Clevinger
October 14, 2018
Cindy and Family,
We are so sad and sorry to hear of Rod's passing. We are sending our love and heartfelt prayers. We loved to spend time with you and Rod at Lakeview. You both were delightful and loving people that showed in many ways. Rod loved life and anyone he came across. He will missed be many. We are here for you if you need anything.
With special thoughts and prayers to you all and you all are in our hearts,
Cathy & Greg
Don Sitter
October 14, 2018
To Cindy, Carrie, Mark and the entire extended family,
It is so very hard to know what to write to properly honor the life, spirit, gifts and character that defined Rod's friendship to me of 45+ years. There are so many memories through those years. They range from putting a prototype "Anti-Skid" system on a Signal Dispatch trailer together in 1973 to that golf cart ride at the lake last September.
And, there are so many things Rod taught me. There were the business goals we shared and reached together. There were the testing innovations we pursued and the lab team we built together. There were lots of lighter moments I will always remember. One I will share: In early 1990 Rod shared our draft plan to start and outfit our engineering lab with Jerry on a long flight. (It was $500K+ as I recall.) When Rod got back, I asked how it went. Rod said he thought he was going to have to give Jerry CPR on the plane! But, two weeks later, "stuff" started and kept arriving!
As much as it was a privilege to work for Rod, it was a greater gift to be able to call Rod a friend. As all the previous entries reflect, it is clear that everyone knows we were in the company of a very special person.
So, with all the expected profound sadness in his passing, what a wonderful life he led here and what a Glorious Victory in His Name we have to celebrate.
Don and Vicki
Tom Nolan
October 13, 2018
Hi Cindy ! My wife Jeanne and I fondly remember the TTMA Sunday morning religious services we all participated in. You, Rod, the Campanini's, and many others were a blessing to be with. May he rest in peace.
Tom Nolan ( Trailmobile )
ED & LINDA TERRY
October 12, 2018
WE KNEW ROB FROM DOING LAWN WORK FOR HIM AND CINDY MANY YEARS AGO, VERY NICE MAN AND EASY TO TALK WITH. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY.
Ted Williams
October 12, 2018
I was saddened to hear of Rods passing. He was my friend and fellow alum from Purdue.
We met as a result of litigation where I represented Wabash National. His historical knowledge of Wabash, and its products, as well as his expertise as to its designs, many of which were his, is a major reason for the company prevailing in that litigation.
During that time, we became friends. I not only benefited from his engineering genius, but also his friendship.
His genius, leadership and friendship will be sorely missed. He was a great man and an outstanding example for us all. In many respects, he was Wabash National.
His designs revolutionized the industry and made Wabash the company it is today. Beyond that, his contributions enhanced the trucking industry which benefits our nation as a whole.
That is the person he was, a man whose contributions will stand the test of time.
In the end, those contributions are his legacy.
Ted
Chris Baldassarre
October 12, 2018
He, our founder and many of our veteran employees had a lot of experiences spent together back in the early days of Wabash.
The general theme amongst all was he was a great person who had great enthusiasm, open mindedness and positive attitude that he projected upon all of the people he encountered.
"He was truly a leader and will be missed."
Larry Gross
October 12, 2018
Getting to know Rod was one of the great joys of my many years at Wabash. His kindness, creativity and most of all, his willingness to educate those ignorant of the subtleties of engineering were some of the qualities that made him such a special individual. Although it has been many years my memories of him scribbling an idea or an explanation on a napkin are still fresh. Thanks and Rest in Peace, friend.
Jamie Phillips
October 11, 2018
Mark, The loss of a parent is the worst thing I have yet to experience in this life here on earth. My mom has been gone a little over 3 years and the pain doesn't go away it just changes with time. Remind yourself how lucky you were to have loved and been loved by a great man. I worked with your dad on a couple of brief projects and always considered it a real treat to have been in his presence. He has left a legacy of inventions, family, memories and joy that you shall all cherish the remainder of your life. Prayers to you and yours! Jamie Phillips
Chris Mealer
October 11, 2018
Mark
My prayers go to you and your family and i hope all of you can find some comfort in the legacy that Rod has left to all of us who had the good fortune to know and work with him. I can clearly picture now Rod frantically scribbling on a napkin a new design for a lighter yet stronger and much better set of Pearly Gates. All of our lives have been made better by knowing him.
My deepest sympathy,
Chris
anella mcfee
October 11, 2018
Oh, dear Cindy, Carrie, and Mark,
I pray that God's blessing and comfort will fill you and wrap all around you. Much love, Anella
Joe Sliger
October 11, 2018
Mark and Family, I am sincerely sorry for your families loss. Like so many others, I feel very fortunate to have met Rod and here some of his stories. He was a super person that will be deeply missed. Warm thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sincerely, Joe Sliger
Suzy Hauser
October 11, 2018
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Rod's passing.
What a kind man, who always had a good
word to all he came across. Please accept
our deepest sympathy.
Paul Nelson
October 11, 2018
Saying goodbye to someone who was my mentor and role model is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Rod.
Shelley Plunkett
October 11, 2018
Rod was the kindest man I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, a true heart of gold! Keeping Cindy and family in my thoughts and prayers!
Chuck Oakes
October 10, 2018
Prayers to the Ehrlich family. How proud you all must be of such a wonderful man. Gone but never to be forgotten!
Mary Bazan
October 10, 2018
I would like to say I am sorry for your loss Cindy. Heard Purdue Glee Club Sunday and thought of you. Peace and Prayers to all of you.
Douglas Morrison
October 10, 2018
Rod Erlich was a kind, Gentle man a well balanced Man . Loved his dear wife and Children and Grand Children . A man of conviction and character. His humility and compassion toward others was exemplary. He loved Gods Word and the Lord Jesus Christ . He lived w/ eternitys value in view. It was a joy to work w/ Him and for Him . Precious in the site of the Lord are the death of His Saints . Rod will see you soon my friend . Enjoy Eternity Heaven forever and Love the Lord your God who purchased you on Calvarys cross . Your Friend Douglas Morrison . In Christ Presence is fullness of Joy.
Mitch Piotrowski
October 10, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tina Miller
October 10, 2018
I was truly blessed to have had the chance to meet Rod and see how much he cares for others. Always lending a helpful hand.
Ron & Noreen Gronewold
October 10, 2018
Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still feel the sorrow.
Don & Middy Crellin
October 10, 2018
Middy and I discovered that beyond and behind Rod's enormous technical and mechanical skills he personified beautiful spiritual traits. His traits best described in the scripture: Galatians 5:22: "But the fruit of God's Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, kindness, against there are no laws." His beautiful family, his faith community, and his fellow workers have made this discovery too. We all look forward to that blessed hope of the great family reunion in the heavens above.
Our discovery and one year friendship with Rod and Cindy was at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Mn. as we visited with his family during his courageous journey thru cancer treatments.
Trena Pelsy Garrison
October 10, 2018
My sincere sympathy to all of Rod's immediate and extended family, and dear friends. I remember Rod well. It was some time prior to 1961, and I sat beside him in band at the former Francesville school. He was younger by several years and, even then, I thought of him as an amazing "kid," surely going somewhere and doing something outstanding. And he did. May God comfort you and give you grace as you grieve his loss.
Jack Hartnagel
October 10, 2018
Cindy, Carrie and Mark, my deepest sympathy. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Debbie Selvage
October 10, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Cindy, Carrie and Mark.
Kevin W. Diener
October 10, 2018
My prayers and sympathy to the Ehrlich family.
May God bless you all.
John and Jamie McKean
October 10, 2018
Cindy and Family
We are very sad to hear of Rod's passing. Although we only had a few years to get to know the two of you. I can't think of a nicer person then Rod. We will cherish our talks with him so much. God Bless
Gerry Mead
October 10, 2018
Heaven gained an Angel and Great Christian man. Thoughts and prayers to his loving family!
James and Marty Copeland
October 10, 2018
Cindy, Carrie, and Mark we are deeply saddened to learn of Rod's passing. We always will remember Rod for his love and friendship. We are praying for our loving God to surround you with His healing, loving Presence. Cindy, you are loved by so many for your faith, your upbeat and loving personality and we pray for our Lord to uphold you and sustain you during these dark times. Rev Jim and Marty Copeland
Charlie Wheeler
October 10, 2018
Rod will be greatly missed. I'll always be here for you and your family
Robin and Dave Griffin
October 9, 2018
Rod was a wonderful Christian man. We love him and his family very much. We have so many precious memories to treasure. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all right now.
October 9, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Ehrlich family. God assures us that he is willing and readily available to comfort and support all those calling on him. (Psalm 145:18)
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