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Lake Jackson Civic Center
333 TX-332
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Saturday, July 24, 2021
2:00pm-4:00pm
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July 30, 1951 - July 14, 2021
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Rod was born and raised in Kirksville, Missouri. After earning his BS in Chemical Engineering and MS in Chemistry from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Dow summoned him to Texas. He subsequently made Lake Jackson his home for 46 years while working at Dow for 34 years. Following his retirement, he worked as a contractor for 11 more years. Rod spent decades as a process and process-safety engineer. His specialty was pressure relief systems. He enjoyed designing, installing, and inspecting relief devices and flare systems. His imprint on relief systems at Dow is unmistakably present.
Rod was a consummate gentleman. He was kind, genuine, and always ready to help with whatever was needed. He was no fashionista, but we all felt his warm personality, regardless of his clothes. In his free time, he would often relax and snooze on his favorite recliner, where he would also watch movies, TV shows, and sports. One thing that gripped his attention was baseball. Particularly, he loved the Houston Astros and we will always remember him when we watch baseball. We fondly remembered the 2017 World Series celebration, and it is a shame he passed before our 'Stros' 2nd World Series later this year. The absence of Rod's lopsided smile will leave a somber void in our lives but his gentle spirit and soul can never be forgotten.
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20 Condolence(s)
Anh Nguyen
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, August 6, 2021
My dearest Rod,
The months of July were always so special for us during our times together but it was a whirlwind this year; I miss you so much.
Rest in peace, my dearest; you will always live in my heart.
Lienert Madou
, TX
Monday, August 2, 2021
I have had the pleasure and honor to being teached by Rod during my training to become reactive relief designer. I will remember him as a very knowledgeable and kind person. My condolences to the family and friends of Rod in this difficult times.
Mark Busbice
Clute, TX
Saturday, July 24, 2021
I had the privilege of working with Rod for a number of years in process engineering. Rod was a true gentleman in every sense of the word,. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and practical Rod was a valued colleague. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
Kay Koslan
Magnolia, TX
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Rod was such a dear person. He was kind to all people. No matter what the time at work, I could stop by and visit with him about engineering questions, which he would easily find the information on or the stock market and its latest gyration.
I always remember him fondly and bless him in his place in Heaven. I am so sad about his early departure.
I pray for blessings upon the family. He was a gift.
Minh, Pauline, Austin, Orion and Xander Nguyen
Corpus Christi, TX
Saturday, July 24, 2021
You will be missed Rod. Always a gentleman. Thanks for put up with and become a part of a large family of Vietnamese. You are such a caring person and will be a large void in our life. I am sorry that you did not reach the 15 gallons donor mark. I am not a baseball fan but was very happy for you when the Astro won the tittle a few years ago. Hope they will do so again this year for you.
Donald Brooks
Angleton, TX
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Rod and I were friends for many years. We met in the late 1980s when we both worked in the Process Engineering Department at Dow. We worked together on numerous projects. He will be missed. May God comfort you and your family.
Vijay Shirsat
, TX
Friday, July 23, 2021
After Hong Anh and the kids, Mai and I were the closest in the family to Rod. I shared many things in common: our love for process safety, overpressure protection, scouts, movies and baseball.
My earliest memories are working with him on Andre and Alex's scout meetings and their eventual Eagle Scout achievements. He was a gem of an individual; a gentleman in all regards. Later, we talked relief systems and by some quirk of fate, he'd end up doing some contract work on one of my projects! As some of my colleagues came from Missouri, I talked about towns there and he gave me context on the history of the state.
I gave him many recommendations for home repair contractors and he'd similarly give me his input. He loved process engineering so we had a lot to talk about. We both also loved baseball and the 'Stros. He joined me to some games at MM. I knew of his early love for the Cards' as well. I remember excitedly calling him from Chicago after we beat LA for our WST in 2017. He was like me, just savoring the moment.
I will remember visiting him in LJ and spending time catching up. We went to eat in Dallas only a few weeks ago so I remember how much weight he'd lost, but he was proud of himself.
I will miss him dearly but know he's in a good place, smiling in the distinguished manner he always did!
Mai Nguyen
, TX
Friday, July 23, 2021
I knew Rod as family, as a colleague, and as a friend. We worked many years at Dow direct, and as contract. Rod and I would car-pool to Houston while working for the same contractor company. We specialized in the same chemical engineering field of pressure protection, so had a lot to discuss.
I cannot recount one unpleasant experience with Rod after being in his company for two decades! He was a gentle soul who left us too early. I will miss him very much and know my sister and nephews are heartbroken. Ronnie loved my toffee and I always would send him a package for Christmas, which I will continue to do as we keep Rod's memory alive.
Carla Pavlicek
, TX
Friday, July 23, 2021
He was one of the kindest souls I have ever known and will miss him very much.
Joseph Gregg
, TX
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Rod was a good friend. I worked with him on his last project at Dow before he retired and then twice had the privilege of sharing an office with him while we were both working contract. I learned a lot from Rod about pressure relief and we had many great discussions about baseball. Our sons were in the same scout troop, which Rod had invited us to visit. Rod loved the Astros, but he would also tell me about going to Cardinals games as a boy. We often talked about game 6 of the 1986 NLCS, which Rod and Ronnie attended.
Anh Nguyen
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Being a caring person, Rod always ready to help others in needs. He had donated more than 14 gallons of blood to the blood banks all these years. I really regret that he was a bit short of getting a special cup for donors with15 gallons which was his intention.
Scott Tipler
Midland, MI
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
My condolences to Rod's family and friends during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with him in the process safety group for over 10 years. He had a passion for over pressure protection and was a team player. His impact on the organization and the people he worked with will always remain.
Ramdass
India, TX
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Sorry to hear about sudden demise of Rod. May his soul rest in peace. He will always be remember for his kindness towards others.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family members.
Tony Janeshek
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Rod and Anh and their family have been in my prayers since I saw the sad news in the paper. As Rod's coworker for many years, I saw how caring he was and how proud he was of his family. His eyes always lit up when he talked about Anh or the boys. He will be missed.
Sumnesh Gupta
Houston, TX
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
I got to know Rod through project work at Dow in 1997. He was always very kind to me in making sure that I did not get overwhelmed with work. Later on when I moved to Freeport, we got to rejuvenate our friendship and I will miss him personally and dearly.
Anil Sakhare
Friendswood, TX
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
My sympathies, wishing your family strength & peace.
I was blessed to be one of Rod's colleagues-he was always such a warm person.
May Rod's soul and many fond memories forever live
Triet Ho family
Houston, TX
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
My family and I are very sad about Rod's passing. He will be missed but we will never forget him. May he rest in peace.
Karla D Walker
Kirksville, MO
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
So sorry to hear about the loss of cousin Rodney. Prayers for his family there in Texas and Ronnie also.
Harshad
Houston, TX
Monday, July 19, 2021
Rod will be always in my mind. Even though he is gone he is yet not forgotten. He will always be remembered as a very kind person. May his soul rest in peace.
Devon Hull
Lake Jackson, TX
Monday, July 19, 2021
I'm sorry for your loss. Rod was such a kind man. He always had time to answer my questions. We worked in the same department for many years.