Charles "Rodney" Peters

Charles "Rodney" Peters Jr. 67 of Sandusky passed away at his residence on Tuesday December 5, 2023 after fiercely fighting a brief and challenging battle with ALS. He was born March 18, 1956 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Charles R. and Thelma L. (Sartor) Peters Sr.

Rodney graduated from Perkins High School in 1975. At a young age Rodney was a hard worker. He would spend many spring and summers on the family garden. Rodney worked at Corso’s Cleveland Road Greenhouse in Sandusky for 27 years and then another 24 years at the former Huron Lime Company in Huron, OH. Before officially retiring in June of 2022 he spent 4 years working in grounds  maintenance at Cedar Point.

Rodney was a huge sports fan who loved The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Most of all Rodney loved spending time with family whom he loved more than anything. He was the guy everyone could count on, showing up no matter what  the need or time of day. He will be greatly missed by so many family, friends and caregivers. The family would like to thank ProMedica Hospice Service Northwest Ohio and caregivers for all their help and assistance with granting him one last wish, getting him home where he could be at peace.

   Rodney is survived by his daughter, Autumn (Kristen) Peters of Pataskala, OH; and son, Rodney (Mackenzie) Peters of Delaware, OH; two granddaughters, Avery and Harper Peters; and his three grandsons, Bennett, Bowen, and Brooks Peters. Rodney is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Dori (Mike) Tansey of Vermilion, OH,  Georgia (Lauren) Smith of Vermilion, OH,  Esther Peters of Sandusky, OH,  Frannie Falkenhagen of Sandusky, OH,  Clarence (Nanette) Peters of Sandusky, OH,  Lewis (Heidi) Peters of Sandusky, OH,  Martin Peters of Sandusky, OH,  Jackie (Marty) Gilbert of Shepherdsville, KY,  Wayne (Diane) Peters of Sandusky, OH,  Thea (Steve) Smith of Huron, OH, and Henry Peters of Cincinnati, OH; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and countless friends. 

   Rodney is preceded in death by his father, Charles Rodney Peters Sr.; his mother, Thelma (Sartor) Peters; his sister, Rose Marie; a brother-in-law, David Falkenhagen; and a nephew, Brian Tansey. 

   Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon, December 10, 2023,  from 3-5pm at the David F. Koch Funeral & Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, OH.  After visitation,  the family invites those who would want to celebrate Rodney’s life to join them at the Old Dutch Tavern, 2219 Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, from 530 pm-730 pm

   Those wishing to contribute to Rodney’s memory may do so to the ALS Association – Northern Ohio Chapter 6133 Rockside Rd, #301 Independence, OH 44131 and/or Promedica Hospice Serving Northwest Ohio 907 W. State St., Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420.

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