Rodney Brian Grossman

July 11, 1956 - October 22, 2020

Rodney Brian Grossman, 64 of New Paris, IN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday October 22, 2020 succumbing to his auto-immune disorder after a 40-year battle. He was surrounded by his family. Rod was born in 1956 to William and Ida May (Smith) Grossman in Wabash, IN. He grew up on their family farm and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Purdue University in 1978. It was in Wabash County at North Manchester Missionary Church that Rod met the love of his life Sheila Hethcote. They married on August 7, 1976 in North Manchester. Over their 44-year marriage, they raised 3 children, Joy (Andrew) Drake, Granger, IN; Brian (Emily) Grossman, Brandon, MS; and Bethany (Stuart) Aspinall, Grand Haven, MI. They also nurtured and mentored their beloved grandchildren, Drew, Sophia, Makenna & Tillie Drake; Nicholas Grossman and Miles Aspinall. Also surviving are his siblings Becky (Dean) Benz, Fort Wayne, IN; Tim (Karen) Grossman, Arnold, MD; Randy (Bonnie) Grossman, North Manchester, IN; Rex (Sheila) Grossman, Urbana, IN; and Rachel (Todd) Hoppes, Wabash, IN. Rod worked at Brock Manufacturing in Milford, IN for 42 years as a Structural Engineer where he daily spent time designing grain and feed bins. During his time there he advanced agricultural and grain storage system design including the patent of 7 products. He was a member of LifePoint Church for 22 years, where he sang in the choir, played in the brass quartet and led several small groups. Rod was an avid Purdue basketball and football fan, regularly watching or attending games with his wife, children and grandchildren. In his healthy years he enjoyed biking, chopping wood, gardening and reading. Rod is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Dea Hethcote and 2 grandchildren (miscarried). Visitation will be Thursday, October 29 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, IN. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the celebration of life service scheduled for 2pm Friday October 30, 2020 at LifePoint Church. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Rod may do so, in lieu of flowers, by donating to the Immune Deficiency Foundation: 110 West Road Suite 300 Towson, MD 21204. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com