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Rodney E. Grother
Rodney E. Grother
Cedar Rapids
Rodney Eugene Grother, 64, passed away suddenly October 17, 2024. A Celebration of Rod’s Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall, 4400 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids.
Rod is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary; children, Justus Stick, Heidi Grother, Raylynn (Dean) Lee, Jesse Stick, Danny (Stevi) Grother and Jordan (Crystal) Stick; 18 grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings, Gifford (Julie) Grother, Debbie (Cliff) Emrich, Rebecca (Dan) Quinby, Dennis Lange; and his beloved boxers, Luka and Steel. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Missy; parents, Clifford Sr. and Dorothy Lange; brother, Clifford Grother, Jr. and granddaughter, Layla Welch.
Rod enjoyed traveling, going to the races and casinos. He loved his family very much, especially his wife and grandkids. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.iowacremation.com.
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