The Worthington Times

Rodney "Rod" Helderman of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007. He was 56 years old, born August 4, 1951 in Baberton, Ohio, the son of Charles "Tom" and Madeline (Cook) Helderman.

After graduation from Worthington-Jefferson High School with the Class of '69, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine U.S.S. George Washington.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannine; a son, Mike; a daughter, Tamara and her husband Jesse Skinner; his mother, Madeline Poole; his brother, Derek; his sister, Karen and her husband, John Hostetter; and many family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Almost Home Humane Society, 1705 S. Second Street, Lafayette, IN 47905.