Rodney E. Kuerth

Rodney E. Kuerth, 70, of Pontiac, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:46 p.m. at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac.

A private family service will be held at a later date with burial at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pontiac.

Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements.

Rod was born June 24, 1945 in Pontiac, IL, son of Harold and Doris (McCoy) Kuerth. He married Jane M. Pouk on April 19, 1969 at St. Stephen's in Streator, IL. She survives in Pontiac, IL.

Also surviving are his son, Kevin (Beth) Kuerth of Pontiac, IL; daughter, Angie M. Allen of El Paso, IL; brother, Terry (Darcy) Kuerth of Normal, IL; and grandchildren, Drew, McKayla, Kyle, Blake, Cole, and Blaine.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rod was educated at Saunemin Grade School and High School and graduated from Pontiac Township High School and he served in the National Guard.

Rod was a Sheet Metal Worker for the Local 265, Lyons Brothers, and he retired from Dodson Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 265 Union

Rod was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed going fishing with his grandchildren and attending all their activities. In his earlier years, he competed in canoe races. He also had a love of antiques that he shared with his family.

Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Pontiac and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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