Rodney W. Reeder

Rodney (Rod) W. Reeder, age 69, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born December 21, 1954 in Eldorado, Illinois the son of Lewis and Mona (Osman) Reeder. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1972. Rodney married Ann Hicks on June 29, 1979 in Dixon, Illinois. They enjoyed 30 years together until her passing in 2009.  He worked for Exelon Generating Station in Byron from 1976 to 2010 when he retired.  He began his career in electrical maintenance in several roles, and in later years, moving into management, work scheduling, and lastly cycle planner. He loved and cherished his time with family and friends. He and his wife Ann loved to travel, snowmobile, motorcycle, and play golf. Rodney was an avid sports fan and enjoyed driving his convertible in his later years. He will be remembered for his unmatched attention to detail in all that he did. He is survived by his 2 daughters Rachel (David) Becker of Byron Center, Michigan, and Nicole (Eric) Peyton of Little Chute, Wisconsin, 2 granddaughters Lydia and Eleanor Becker, brother Rick Reeder of Dixon, IL, nephews Cory Reeder and Cole (Alexa) Reeder, sister-in-law Debbie Reeder, and half-sisters Amanda Wolfe and Natalie Matthews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife Ann. Private burial will take place at the Byron Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Prairieview Golf Club pavilion banquet hall. A memorial fund is established in Rodney’s name and may be directed to his family.