Syracuse, IN - Rodney D. Beer, age 78 of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday afternoon March 5, at his residence.

Rod was born on Nov. 5, 1948 in Goshen, to Harlan and Phyllis (Blosser) Beer.

Rod lived his entire life in northern Indiana and was a 1967 graduate of Nappanee High School.

On April 13, 1968, Rod married Kathy Wolferman. She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 2023.

Rod worked his entire life for the family business, Beer and Slabaugh, Inc. and was instrumental in starting, and was an owner of, Challenger Design.

Rod loved cars and had a love for racing.

He loved spending time at the lake with family and winters in Ft. Lauderdale.

He was a loving father and grandfather. Rod cherished family time and adored his granddaughters.

Rod is survived by 2 sons, Matthew (Alyssa) Beer of Syracuse and Kevin Beer of Milford; 5 granddaughters, Meghan (Josh) Barker, Nicole (Patton) Romans, and Ella, Lily, and Molly Beer; 2 brothers, Tracy (Dee Ann) Beer of Syracuse and Barney (Natalie) Beer of Goshen; and 1 sister, Tyrann Beer of Nappanee.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a daughter-in-law, Laurie Beer.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Rod's name can be given to the Milford Library.