Everson, Roderick "Rod"
SUN PRAIRIE - Roderick "Rod" Everson, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on Aug. 7, 1944, in Soldiers Grove and was the son of Adolph and Isabelle (Hill) Everson. He married Mary Jansen on Aug. 3, 1965, in Elkader, Iowa. Rod worked for over 43 years in construction.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Vince (Laura) of Olympia Falls, Ill., Cory (Heather) of Beloit, and Troy of McFarland; and eight grandchildren, Bryce, Chelsea, Peyton, Braden, Noah, Emmi, Molly and Mady. He is also survived by many other loved family members
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Richard and Paul.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, at SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 229 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie. Father Thomas Kelley will preside. Burial will be at Sacred Hearts Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, at the TUSCHEN-NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 302 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sacred Hearts Church. They would also like to thank the staff at the cardiac care unit at St. Mary's Hospital for their care.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral & Cremation
Sun Prairie, (608) 837-5400
Sponsored by Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home.
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Diane Hensen
November 24, 2021
My sympathy to all. Rod will be missed I am sure. What a character!
Elaine and Jon Pepper
November 24, 2021
Our sincere thoughts and prayers for Mary and your families. Such wonderful memories of Uncle Rod!
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