Rodney Eugene Grother
  • Born on: July 4, 1960
  • Departed on: October 17, 2024
  • Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA

Rodney Eugene Grother

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. 
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