Sawatzke, Rodney "Hot Rod" age 65 of Monticello passed away Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by mother, Joanne. Survived by wife, Kathy; father, George "Smokey" and 10 siblings; children, Sonja Ess (Trent), Tim (Linda), and Pam (Rory Foss); grandchildren, Camryn, Avery, Jason, Abby, Josie and Devon. Service will be held Friday, April 1st, 2022 at 11 AM at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 20000 County Rd. 10 in Corcoran, MN with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Arr. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 763-295-2918 petersongrimsmochapel.com

Published on March 27, 2022


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