Rodney L. Arndts

Rodney L. Arndts, 70, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 13, 2018. Born June 19, 1948, he was a son of the late Theodore John and Freda Mae (Parker) Arndts. A 1966 graduate of Northridge High School, he then enlisted in the USMC, but was honorably discharged after 2 weeks due to a paralyzed muscle in his left eye. He then began work as an apprentice with Ironworkers Local # 290 and retired after 37 years. Rodney loved to travel, camp, and watch his children and grandchildren play sports; story telling and his beloved dogs. He attended the Eaton United Methodist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Rodney never met a stranger. Preceded in death by parents Ted and Freda Arndts; grandparents John and Olivia Parker; and brother Ted Arndts and his wife Lucille. Survived by wife of 48 years Debby (Good) Arndts; son Scott Arndts and wife Trisha of Eaton; daughter Veronica Pitsinger and husband Darrell of Eaton; grandchildren Grady, Maci, Hudson and Lincoln Arndts, Kylan, and Kurstyn Pitsinger; brother Dan Arndts and wife Wilma of Dayton; sister Bev Roberts of NC; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria. Pastor Beth Vieira presiding. Friends may call on the family from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Burial Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship or Choir Funds. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rodney L. Arndts please visit our Sympathy Store.