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Rodney C. Sommers

November 03, 2025

Rodney C. Sommers

Rodney C Sommers, age 55, of Norwalk, passed away November 3, 2025.

He was born May 22, 1970, in Norwalk, OH and is a high school graduate. He was a loving husband and father. He was a very well-known man and never met a stranger and made friends no matter where he went! He worked many years as a mechanic and a machine maintenance worker. He devoted his free time to spending time with his wife and children! He really enjoyed taking scenic motorcycle rides. He also enjoyed assisting and attending demolition derbies and running his own derby cars for many years! In the spare time he also enjoyed watching Nascar and NFL football. 

He is survived by his children, Catherine Smith, Nicole (Blain) Crubaugh, Adam Sommers, Kayla (Zachary) Chaffee of Norwalk, Cassondra (Ryan) Van Ness of Bellevue, Kimberly Collins of North Fairfield, and Danielle Stephens of Norwalk; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; siblings Mike (Tammy) Sommers, Father Norman Sommers. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years, Rebecca Sommers on August 25, 2025, and mother, Loretta (Kramer) Sommers. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. 

Memorial contributions may be sent to When Pigs Fly at The Piggyback Foundation, P.O. Box 436, Norwalk, OH, 44857.

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Rodney C. Sommers

Rodney C Sommers, age 55, of Norwalk, passed away November 3, 2025.

He was born May 22, 1970, in Norwalk, OH and is a high school graduate. He was a loving husband and father. He was a very well-known man and never met a stranger and made friends no matter where he went! He worked many years as a mechanic and a machine maintenance worker. He devoted his free time to spending time with his wife and children! He really enjoyed taking scenic motorcycle rides. He also enjoyed assisting and attending demolition derbies and running his own derby cars for many years! In the spare time he also enjoyed watching Nascar and NFL football. 

He is survived by his children, Catherine Smith, Nicole (Blain) Crubaugh, Adam Sommers, Kayla (Zachary) Chaffee of Norwalk, Cassondra (Ryan) Van Ness of Bellevue, Kimberly Collins of North Fairfield, and Danielle Stephens of Norwalk; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; siblings Mike (Tammy) Sommers, Father Norman Sommers. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years, Rebecca Sommers on August 25, 2025, and mother, Loretta (Kramer) Sommers. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. 

Memorial contributions may be sent to When Pigs Fly at The Piggyback Foundation, P.O. Box 436, Norwalk, OH, 44857.

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Sharon Sommers

Livingston, TX, United States
November 06, 2025

Just wanted to take a moment and set the record straight. Rodney also is survived by his sister Sharon Sommers who lives in Texas and his brother Dennis Sommers who also lives in Texas. Rodney always was and always will be my brother regardless how he or other family members think. He will be missed and I will always remember the good times that we did have. Rest in peace my brother cause one day we will meet again.

Rod's Niece

November 06, 2025

I just want to also take a moment to also recognize that Uncle Rod also survived by his additional siblings, his own children and several nieces and nephews. Rest easy Uncle Rod. Give Grandma a big hug for us

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