Conesus/Geneseo:  Rodney went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2019 at age 83.  Predeceased by his loving wife Mary E. Shank, parents George and Lena (Rojahn) Shank, brother Jeffrey Shank, and grandson Damian Morton.  Survived by daughters; Cindy (Laverne) Morton of SC, Wendy Axtell of Rochester, and Sharon Shank of Geneseo; grandchildren, Shane Morton (Tasha Barger), Nathaniel Axtell, and Cooper Davis; great-granddaughters Lilia and Damilynn Morton.  Rod is also survived by many other loving family and friends including his nieces, nephews, cousins, and his church family at the Conesus United Church.

Rodney was born in Gettysburg,PA May 29,1936. Rod and Mary were happily married for 56 years. He was proud of the Forestry degree he earned from Penn State and remained an exuberant Nittany Lions fan. Rod worked for the Boy Scouts of America for 31 years, in 14 different assignments. Rod and Mary could be found working in their garden, enjoying their dogs , watching the wildlife from the deck. Also enjoying great meals with family and friends. His family and church community were such an important piece of his life.

At Rodney’s request no calling hours will be held.  A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Friday, November 1 ^st , at the Conesus United Church, 6199 South Livonia Road, Rte 15, Conesus, NY 14435.  Burial to follow at Alger Cemetery, Conesus.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Conesus United Church at the address above.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com