Robert Ernest Rode

August 4, 1929 - October 16, 2020

Robert Ernest “Bob” Rode, born 4 August 1929, 91 years old, resided in Fairfield California. Bob was called to his heavenly home on Friday, 16 October 2020. He was the son of Robert and Cynthia Rode of Hayward California. He is survived by his wife Marjorie, two sons Ernie and Michael of Oregon; stepson Greg Matz (Kendall) from Novato California; stepdaughters Cheryl Bowden (Stephen) and Carole Booth (Gary) from Lake Havasu City Arizona and Woodland California, respectively; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He lived in Hayward for many years. Later his family moved to Oregon where he graduated high school from Canyonville Bible School. He loved his family and enjoyed being with them. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and took care of the oil candles for many years. He enjoyed traveling and loved going on cruises. He loved chatting with people and nobody was a stranger. He will be missed. Visitation will be 29 October 2020 (Thursday) @ 0900 at Bryan Baker Funeral Home, Fairfield California; and the funeral service will be 29 October 2020 @ 1100 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield California.