I haven't spent a lot of time on this website and just found this "In Memory" feature. I'm truly shocked to see all the familiar classmates who have left this life and I regret not being more attentive. Rod and I went to grade school together at Hawthorne Elementary. We had a small class, and I mostly remember that we all got along pretty well on the playground. He and I traveled in different social circles after sixth grade, but I have a special fondness for those who were my very first classmates and taught me how to get along with all kinds of people. Thanks, Rod.
Rod and I were always near each other anytime there was an alphabetical line or seating. Our last names were close so that was a given. Such a nice guy. I appreciated his kindness.
Rod was a sweetheart. I remember that he helped with our early reunions by contributing various printed materials (back when we actually printed things!) He had a print shop on Crescent Blvd, near the Glen, I'm pretty sure. He also lived with his family on Milton, next block over from our house on S. Ellyn. Good guy!
Joan Linnert (Armstrong)
I haven't spent a lot of time on this website and just found this "In Memory" feature. I'm truly shocked to see all the familiar classmates who have left this life and I regret not being more attentive. Rod and I went to grade school together at Hawthorne Elementary. We had a small class, and I mostly remember that we all got along pretty well on the playground. He and I traveled in different social circles after sixth grade, but I have a special fondness for those who were my very first classmates and taught me how to get along with all kinds of people. Thanks, Rod.
Jean "Frosty" Pengelly (Lay)
Rod and I were always near each other anytime there was an alphabetical line or seating. Our last names were close so that was a given. Such a nice guy. I appreciated his kindness.
John Simanton
I remember Rod well, especially his sense of humor! I'm shocked that he has passed!!!!!!! RIP, Rod!
Laura Salsbery
Rod was a sweetheart. I remember that he helped with our early reunions by contributing various printed materials (back when we actually printed things!) He had a print shop on Crescent Blvd, near the Glen, I'm pretty sure. He also lived with his family on Milton, next block over from our house on S. Ellyn. Good guy!