Rodney Michael Weston

Rod was one of the first groups of recipients to graduate from the Central Michigan University CENTRALIS Scholarship program. He was a prolific writer of poetry and spent most of his writing career in advertising. During his employment at Campbell Ewald Rod was recognized by the U.S. Navy for his work on Project Architeuthis, a recruitment effort for Navy Cryptologists. He received numerous awards including 2 Gold Effies in Government Institutional and Recruitment/Media Idea. He also received the Grand Prix WARC and several other elite awards.

Rod is survived by the love of his life, his only child, Benjamin Ellis; his dog and loyal companion, Hyena; his devoted and loving parents, Pat and Fran Weston of DeWitt. Also survived by his loving siblings, Bradley (Julie Henning) Weston of Ann Arbor; Joseph Weston of DeWitt, Kate Weston of DeWitt; adored niece and nephew, Mara and Luca Weston; beloved grandmother, Arcie Holland (owner of S & J party Store in DeWitt); dear friend and mother of Benjamin, Amanda Strong; "Men-at-Arms" and confidants of over 25 years, Carl Bischof, Jeremy Emmi, and Kevin Omans; aunts, cousins, and many wonderful friends.

Rodney was a voracious reader, a sports fanatic with a great knowledge of sports statistics, and an avid board game competitor. He had a quick wit and was a master of trivia. He loved the holidays and family get togethers at the lake house. Rod enjoyed tramping through the woods, building sand castles, and evening fires for roasting hot dogs and making s'mores and fruit pies. We will forever miss Rod and his enthusiasm for family gatherings and love for his family.

A memorial service will take place at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 25 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel. The family will receive visitors one hour prior at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for a Trust Fund for Benjamin. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.grdewitt.com