Rodney R. Hartman, 64, of Waterloo, died on Tuesday, October 30 at home. He was born on December 8, 1953 in Cedar Falls the son of Roger K. and Martha K. Johnston Hartman. He married Janice Neuenkirk on August 2, 1976 in Albion, MO. Rodney graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1972 and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Hawkeye Tech. He retired from John Deere in 2002 after 30 years of employment. He was a faithful member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church, UAW Local 838 member, and assistant Boy Scout troop master for troop #116 in Waterloo. He also, volunteered at Camp Ingawanis and helped build the chapel. Survived by his wife; two daughters, Samantha Reed of Macon, MO and April (Brian) Leadley of Waterloo; one son, Dale (Michelle) Hartman of Clarence, MO; eight grandchildren, Walter (Ashley) Reed, Alysha (Bryan) Kribble, Christopher Reed, Shonna, Elijah, and Emily Hartman, and Cassidy and Dakota Leadley; two great-grandchildren, Lilith and Carter; his father of Hudson; two brothers, Randy (Cindi) Hartman and Russell (Lynette) Hartman, both of La Porte City; and one sister, Rhonda (Chuck Geadelmann) Hartman o...[more]