Rodrick P. “Rod” Werner, 75, of San Pierre, IN passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
He was born May 7, 1951 in Lafayette, IN to the late Paul F. and JoAnn M. (Ricks) Werner. Rod graduated from West Central High School in 1969 and attended Purdue University the following year. He was drafted into the US Army and served two years during the Vietnam War. On October 12, 2004, Rod married Cheryl L. (Johnson) Ward in Sevierville, TN.
Rod worked hard his entire life until falls restricted him to a wheelchair. He worked as the plant manager at North Judson Meat Packing for 20 years, spent several years as a cattle broker, and retired from the US Postal Service where he worked as a rural mail carrier for 17 years.
Rod loved his family and spending time with them. He had a great sense of humor and was well-known for his many “Rodisms”. He enjoyed fishing, cutting meat, and smoking sausage. He was well-traveled in his younger years, visiting numerous American States as well as foreign countries like Mexico and the Dominican Republic. In his later years, Rod preferred to stay home on his farm with his people.
He is survived by:
Cheryl L. (Johnson) Werner, Wife
Christy L. Carrillo, Daughter
Andrew J. (wife: Nicole) Carrillo, Son
Kate C. (husband: Marc) Rochon, Daughter
Henry A. Hayes, Grandson
Wyatt J. Carrillo, Grandson
Greg (wife: Pam) Werner, Brother
James (wife: Shirley) Werner, Brother
Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Paul F. and JoAnn M. (Ricks) Werner, Parents
The family would like to thank everyone from VNA Hospice as well as Rod’s cousin, Cheryl, for taking such wonderful care of him.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
Visitation will be from 2-4 PM EDT (1-3 PM CDT) Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Medaryville, IN.
