Dear Gene and Cookie and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rodney R. Rozek
May 25, 1970 – July 17, 2023
Memorial services celebrating the life of Rodney R. Rozek, 53, of St. Cloud will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Rod passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 17, 2023. Burial with honors will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Rod was born on May 25, 1970 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Eugene and Marie (Japs) Rozek. He grew up in St. Cloud and graduated from Apollo High School in 1988. Rod proudly served in the US Navy during Desert Storm on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Rod returned to St. Cloud and was employed in Automotive Sales. He married Tricia Riesner on June 26, 2015 in Sartell.
Rod enjoyed spending time with his son. He had a passion for cooking; especially grilling.
He is survived by his parents, Gene and Marie of St. Cloud; son, Jonathan of Avon; former spouse, Tricia of Avon; sisters, Shannon (Jim) Brandt of Stoughton, WI, Tammy (Steve) Ergen of Kettle River, Deb Best (Darel) of Nisswa; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Guestbook
Rod I pray you are trying new recipes, grilling up a storm, and enjoying new adventures in heaven. I’ll be forever grateful for all the love, support, fun times, pranks you played on me and new recipes we tried. Your fun loving nature and joking around will truly be missed by me and many. You were a fantastic dad to Jonathon and a loving friend to me when I truly needed someone who understood. I’ll never forget you. Prayers for peace and healing for everyone had the pleasure to know you.
I met Rod when we were both going through things in our life. We connected quickly because we are both jokesters. We became very close. I’m glad and thankful he was in my life. Rod, i miss you already and love you. You were a beautiful person. I won’t forget you.
Thank you for your dedication and service, Mr. Rozek. May you rest in peace and eternal light.
So sorry for your loss..I know that you loved Rodney very much
Rodney worked for me in the navy from 88-92 with vfa-136. He was a true friend and for a short time my son in law. We just started messaging each other over the last few years. Rin you will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with your family
I had the distinct honor of serving with Rod in VFA-136, I spent time in the line shack, and in the Mech shop with him,, I’m so sorry for your loss,, Fair Winds and Following Seas my Brother,, your time has come,, we have the watch,,,😢😢
Rod was a sweet and handsome guy who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Fly high and fly free my friend
Services
Schedule Details
Memorial services celebrating the life of Rodney R. Rozek, 53, of St. Cloud will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Rod passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 17, 2023. Burial with honors will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.