Rodney Mann was born in Bedford, Indiana on August 5, 1954 to John Mann and Maudie Grunden Mann.
He died peacefully in his sleep and had not been previously ill that he knew of.
He was a member of I.A.T.S.E. local 618 Bloomington, Indiana for over 40 years. His father and brother, Charley (Chuck) were members before him. He worked at Indiana University and traveled extensively with the Union. Three of his nephews, Joe Thoms, Bryce Mann, and David Thoms, joined the union and greatly benefited from his guidance and knowledge. He owned Maple Street Restaurant in Orleans Indiana. He enjoyed the restaurant, staff, and customers providing a warm caring atmosphere.
He is survived by Carlen (Tanksley) Guthrie, and Susan (Tanksley) Everett, stepdaughters who he loved as his own children. Also surviving are sister Patty Mann Tolliver and brother Charley (Chuck) Mann. He had many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, whom he cherished. They will treasure his memory. They are Patty’s children: Michelle Reynolds, Alex Thoms, Adam Thoms, Daniel Thoms, Rebecca Vaugh, Jolynn Wade, David Thoms, John Thoms, Evan Thoms, Solomon Thoms and Logan Thoms. Chuck’s children include, Bryce Mann and wife Stacey and their children: Zoe, Gavyn, Ashtyn and Jaxtyn. Meagan Mann Peifer, husband Allen, and daughter Hazel. Michaela Mann and husband David Moss. Son, John Norman Mann.
He was preceded in death by parents and nephew Joe Thoms.
Rodney had stated when he died he wanted no showing or funeral, and wantedto be cremated. We are honoring his requests and plan to have a celebration of life later.
Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
