Paul Roderick 'Rod' Sanderson

Paul Roderick ‘Rod’ Sanderson, age 89, of the Griggsville Estates, and formally of Pittsfield, IL, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Illini Community Hospital.  He was born on December 27, 1934, in Detroit, IL to Claud and Margaret Woodall Sanderson.

 Rod grew up in Detroit, IL and graduated from Pittsfield High School.  After high school he went on to serve his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.  Rod worked at King Feed for twelve years in the production department.  He later drove a truck for several area companies including Gerard Brothers.  Rod was a very quiet and reserved person but could be very social and observant. He enjoyed car rides, people watching and enjoyed going to the local restaurants.  In the last few years, he made his home at the Griggsville Estates, where he fit in quite well.  He was content there and the staff dearly loved him.

Rod is survived by three sons, Mitch (Sherri) Sanderson of Cantrall, IL, Vince Sanderson of Barry, IL, Troy (Kristi) Sanderson, of Pittsfield, IL; two daughters, Karma (Karl) Dunham of Salem, IL and Karey (Rod) Arnold of Jackson, TN; twenty grandchildren; and several great and great- great grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia ‘Pat’ Durall and Rayola Daniel; several nieces and nephews survive.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter in infancy.

Service will be held on Thursday, June 27,2024 at 12:00PM at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with interment at the Blue River Cemetery in Detroit, IL.  Visitation will be held prior to the services from 11:00AM until time of service.  Memorials are suggested to be made to the Griggsville Estates.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.  Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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