Rodney unexpectedly passed away at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020.  Rod was born in Rose, NY the middle son of Mildred (Bastian) Humbert and Earl W. Humbert's three boys.   He resided in the area his entire life.  His early years were spent attending school and supporting the family dairy farm.  Rod graduated from the North Rose High School in 1958.    He married Lois Bliss having three children Laurie Klino (William), Dawn Smith (Jeffrey) and Stephen.  Rod spent thirty three years working for the Wayne County Highway Department retiring in 2001 as a junior engineer.    While working, raising a family, and in retirement his tie to the family farm was unending.  A commitment to family, a passion for the land and desire to help led him to the farm for hours on a daily basis.   He continued this practice by aiding as he could with the many activities of Humbert Farms.  A man of many talents, his willingness to help others was his biggest. Rod enjoyed and loved his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.   He always enjoyed watching his grand-children's sporting events and will be missed on the sidelines and in the stands.  Rod enjoyed interacting with others and would often go on rides to check in on friends and family.  The country roads will be a little quieter and our lives not as bright.

Rod was predeceased by his parents, brothers Reverend Leonard Humbert and Donald Humbert.  He is survived by his children, grand children Joshua Klino (Jamie), Matthew Klino (Jennifer  Goldman ), Justin Smith (Erica), Briana Smith, AnnaMae Humbert and EmmaGrace Humbert, great grandchildren Kendra Ham,  Mackenzie Yacone, Teaghyn Klino  and Scotlyn Smith , sisters-in law Nan Humbert and Jane Humbert and long time friend Trudy Easton.

Due to present medical/social circumstances, the family will be having a closed private, funeral on Saturday April 4 with burial to follow.   A celebration service of Rod's life will be  held in the future. Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, North Rose , is in care of the arrangements.

For those wishing to make contributions in Rodney's name, they may do so to the Rose Free Library, 4069 Main St., Rose, NY 14542, or the Rose Free Methodist Church, PO Box 12, Rose, NY 14542.

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