Rodney Lee Schommer

PORT SANILAC- Rodney Lee Schommer, 71, of Port Sanilac Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He fought hard to stay with us after his lung cancer diagnosis, but lost that battle on August 12th. Rodney was a man of many passions, with a deep love for hunting and fly fishing that began in his youth and continued throughout his life. He cherishes his time in the great outdoors, especially the trips to the family cabin, where he enjoyed countless hunting excursions with his brothers and passing on his love for nature to his children and grandchildren. Rodney was a proud member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a testament to his lifelong commitment to wildlife conservation. He was a practical joker, that would do anything for a good laugh, he thrived to get a giggle from his grands, and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to give you the flip (If you know, you know). And if you don’t know, he probably did it to you anyway, and it most definitely gave us a good laugh later. On October 6th, 1979, Rodney married the love of his life, Mary. They met at the bait shop on the best blind date ever, setup by Mary’s brother Mike. Together, they built a life filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories. Rodney was a devoted father to his three daughters, Jessie (Joe) Schneider, Annise (Kevin) Parrott, and Lindsey (Mike) Dardas, and a proud grandfather to his seven beloved grandchildren: Evelyn, Louisa, and Sylvia Schneider; Ava and Mia Parrott; and Abigail and Rodney Dardas. His family was his greatest joy, and he relished every moment spent with them, whether it was sharing his love of baseball and golf, cooking up the best breakfast, or simply enjoying their company. Rodney spent his early years working alongside his father, Leo, and brothers at the family-owned Mobil Gas station, where he developed a strong work ethic and a love for the outdoors. After graduating, Rodney took on various roles in his community, from bailing hay for a local farmer to serving as a custodian for CPS. He later co-owned Schommer’s Sport Shop with his brother Dennis, but it was his career as a licensed electrician that defined much of his adult life. For over 40 years, Rodney worked with dedication, skill and a comically good sense of humor, at Sanilac Electric. Rodney will be remembered for his quick wit, infectious sense of humor, and the kindness he showed to everyone he met. His legacy of hard work, love for the outdoors, and devotion to his family will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his three daughters and their husbands; his seven grandchildren; and his siblings, Gerald (Barbara) Schommer, Lawrence (Cynthia) Schommer, Beth (Dell) Hardison. Rodney was predeceased by his father, Leo, his mother Evelyn, his brother Dennis, sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou & George Prusick, nephew John Prusick, and niece Kelly Schommer. Memorial Mass will be held at the Ave Maria Parish- St. Marys Catholic Church on Friday, August 30th at 11 A.M. The family will not be having visitation prior to Mass but a celebration of life will casually proceed at Forster Park (Octagon Pavilion) from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M., food and beverages will be provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to donate to the following link, proceeds will go to The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and catering for his celebration of life. LINK FOR DONATIONS https://click.pstmrk.it/3/spot.fund%2FInMemoryOfRodneySchommer/aBUu/6lW3AQ/AQ/7e1b6e89-1069-4b06-96aa-3ef3ec671abf/2/DWdr5DWHnd

Rodney Lee Schommer

June 15, 1953 - August 12, 2024