Rodney graduated from Moulton High School and receive an Associates Degree from TSTC. He met Cindy Sells Hoepken in San Antonio and married on August 7th 1993. Rodney had a career as a Controls Technician at Johnson Controls for 43 years. He had a passion for barbecuing, relaxing with his family, fixing anything and everything, always lending a helping hand. All of those who knew and loved him will dearly miss him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elton Hoepken; brother-in-law, William Nagelmoeller; nephew, Chad Nagelmoeller.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Hoepken; son Cody Welch partner Karen and their children, Savannah Welch, Kylee Welsh, Cameron Welch, Emmalynn Welch; son, Jameson Welch partner Stephanie and their children, Savannah Minor, Marlee Welch, Keegan Welch; daughter, Kyndal Hoepken partner Roxanna; mother, Janie Hoepken; sister, Kathleen Nagelmoeller; and brother, Nathan Hoepken as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rodney's memory may be made to any animal charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Hoepken family.
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