Rod was a wonderful man. We attended small group at Rod and Janet’s when we lived in MN. My husband loved Rod’s sense of humor and I was struck at how much Rod loved the Lord, Janet and those grandkids that we heard of so often. I am sure that my husband greeted Rod as he entered glory and one day we will go to meet our Lord and have a wonderful welcoming party. Be strong Janet and be comforted by your and friends there. I miss you.
Rodney J. Ophoven
July 24, 1945 – November 13, 2013
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 19, at Westwood Community Church, for Rodney J. Ophoven, 68, of St. Joseph. Rodney died at his home on November 13, 2013, with his loving family at his side. Pastor Steve Schoepf will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday and from 9:00-10:00 AM on Tuesday both at Westwood Church in St. Cloud. A time for sharing will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Rodney was born on July 24, 1945 in St. Cloud to Sylvester and Leona (Otto) Ophoven. He attended St. Anthony’s grade school, and graduated from Tech High School in 1963. He served in the US Army as a medic in Vietnam from 1965-1967. He married Janet Kerzman on September 12, 1970 at Assumption Church in Eden Valley, MN. Rodney graduated from the St. Cloud School of Nursing in 1975. He was a R.N. at the VA for 30 years, retiring in 2011. Rodney was a member of Westwood Community Church for over 30 years. His love for the Lord inspired him to be actively involved in his church where he held many leadership roles and hosted bible studies in his home. Rodney was a loving husband, father and was an especially devoted grandfather. He was an avid gardener, a voracious reader and was known for his witty sense of humor.
Rodney is survived by: wife Janet; sons Jason (Krista), Curtis (Tracy), Daniel (Tonia), Timothy (Alyssa); 13 wonderful grandchildren; brothers David (Jean), Michael, Allen (Lois).
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rodney’s family would like to extend special thanks to Quiet Oaks Hospice, the St. Cloud Hospital Hospice, and family, friends and neighbors that supported us.
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Sorry for your loss. It is tough to lose a parent but the memories make the pain easier to deal with.
Rodney and my dad ARE GOOD FRIENDS Over at the va medical center he is very friendly handsome he always been there for my bill has died in January 20 at 400 am in the morning he died of a heart attack for 5 years already bill will help him and keeo your prayers for the family and frineds he always a good friend to us I vam very sorry about your husband and dad jenny dewenter
So very sorry for your loss. We are so glad we were able to meet you and to share some family picnics with you at the beach. You have such a beautiful family. Rodney had so much to be proud of. We send our deepest sympathy and many prayers your way!
Deeply sorry and saddened, Jan and family. What a great example of unconditional love and fun Rod was at work! My thoughts and continued prayers for you all. With love. Anne
We sighed deeply with the news. We wept. Oh how we enjoyed the picnics, the movies, the concerts, the dancing, eating out at McDonald’s after church and of course the deep fellowship enjoyed in small group Bible studies as each of us grew in our love of the Sovereign God. Rod’s fourth breath on Tuesday night was taken in heaven. We join you all in mourning this dear, wonderful man, until we all meet him again!!
We send our deepest sympathy. It is so hard to lose a dad and grandpa, but have comfort in knowing the wait to see them again is not forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Janet, my thougths and prayers go out for you and your family.
Take care. Jeff
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time
Rod was a friend for more than 25 years. We knew Rod as a friend, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather over the years. He was a man of great faith who was an example to us and to many others as he dealt with his serious illness. We will miss him greatly. His legacy will live on in his wife Janet, his “men of steel” sons, and the 13 grandchildren who adored their “Papa” We shall meet again.
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A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 19, at Westwood Community Church, for Rodney J. Ophoven, 68, of St. Joseph. Rodney died at his home on November 13, 2013, with his loving family at his side. Pastor Steve Schoepf will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday and from 9:00-10:00 AM on Tuesday both at Westwood Church in St. Cloud. A time for sharing will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.