Ronald E. Rodey was born to Louis and Eleanor Rodey on August 15, 1944, in Menomonie, WI. He was baptized in the Christian Faith and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1964 before joining the United States National Guard. Ron married Carolyn Piggers, and two children were born, Timothy and Maroin Rodey. Ron and Carolyn later divorced.
Ron moved to Illinois for work but moved back to Menomonie, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Wagner. Ron and Pat married on November 3, 1979. Together they raised five beautiful children together.
In Ron’s spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and berry picking on his property south of Wheeler. He loved teaching his grandkids about the great outdoors.
Ron leaves behind his loving wife Pat of 45 years; 3 sons, Timothy Rodey (Marguetta) of Menomonie, Marvin Rodey (Terri) of Menomonie, Patrick Wagner (Anika) of Hager City, WI; 2 daughters Peggy Rodey of Mondovi, WI and Sara Wagner (Kelly Franks) of St. Paul, MN; and 11 grandchildren Fielicia York of Menomonie, Tyler Rodey (Caitlin) of Boyceville, WI, Timmy Rodey Jr. of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, River Rodey (Dallas) of Holt MO. Chandler Wagner (Trish) of Belle Plaine, MN, Trevor Brown (Danielle) of New Richmond, WI, Rose Freund (Patrick) of Colfax, WI, Matthew Brown (Hailey) of Eau Claire, WI, Vincent Rodey of Colfax, WI and Kyle Rodey of Menomonie, WI; 10 great-grandchildren Ben, Gabe, Nova, Freyja, Roman, Dahlia, Wade, Jameson, Willow, Evelee as well as many adopted grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Elanore Rodey, and his beautiful granddaughter, Tina Mae Rodey.
There will be a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. on January 11, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI, with Pastor Augie Hohl officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be performed by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard following the service. A private burial at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Menomonie, WI, will be held at a later date. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI, will be serving the family.
