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Richard Rodman Obituary

Rodman, Richard D. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 62. Son of Ernest and the late Alice. Loving husband to Janet. Dear father to Michael, James (Sarah) and Alyssa. Grandpa to Joseph and brother to Bryan (Mary) and the late Cheryl. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Richard worked for the South Milwaukee Street Department for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He loved making people laugh and will be deeply missed. Memorial visitation at Trinity Lutheran Church (2507 5th Ave, South Milwaukee) on Monday, July 15 from 10 AM to 12 PM with a service at 12 PM. Interment Forest Hill Memorial Park.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 10, 2019.

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Jemey Winters

July 4, 2021

Best neighbor and friend here in Florida. Many morning coffees and talks and laughs. Miss ya!

Russell and Noreen Weber

July 7, 2020

Janet, its hard to believe Rich has been gone a year, and we know it has been awful for you. We miss seeing him and hearing his hearty laugh. He always had a smile and great sense of humor. I hope you and the family are doing well and are healthy. We know youre enjoying little Joey. You deserve all the happiness life can bring you. Love, Russ and Noreen Weber

Mary Heffernan

July 27, 2019

My sincere sympathy to all the family. I will miss his laughter and his joy. I am so sorry.
Mary heffernan

Fun times Custer State Park, SD August 2007

Russ and Noreen Weber

July 12, 2019

Janet, we are so sorry that Rich passed away. He was such a good guy & loved to make people laugh. Just a great sense of humor! We know how much you and your family will miss him. We will miss him too. He was taken way too soon but is no longer suffering. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Russ & Noreen Weber

ChantaL Tatro

July 10, 2019

My Grandpa and I are very sorry for your loss. You were such a great person to be with. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

sharon (rodman) gutierrez

July 10, 2019

I wish i could of know my cousins better. We were so young when life for me changed. I do from some gatherings and other funeral services remember your laugh and kindness. Your at peace now, i pray God brings quick comfort to your wife, children and grandparents. Rest in peace my cousin

Jemey Winters

July 10, 2019

All of our love to family and friends. Your Florida neighbors.

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12:00 p.m.

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2507 5th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI

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