Rod's wife, Cara wrote in mid-August 2025 that Rod had sadly passed away on June 29, 2025 of pancreatic cancer.  We were fortunate to hear from Rod occassionally over the years.  Rod was handsome, well liked, smart and respected in high school.  Since I've not seen Rod since high school, in my mind, he remains forever young.  God rest your soul with eternal peace, Rod.