Following Rod’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services for Rod will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. Public visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until services begin. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery following services. Memorial contributions may be directed in Rodney’s name to his family. For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Rod and his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Theron and Sydni Gale; father: Robert Gale; siblings: Laura Gale and Teresa (Steve) Houser; his nephew; as well as his aunts and uncles.