Rodney F. Vannatta

Platteville, Wisconsin

Rodney F. VanNatta, 74, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, following many health issues including pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Visitation will follow from 3-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Rodney was born on May 5, 1949 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Francis and Dorothy (Burbach) VanNatta. He graduated from Cuba City High School, served two years in the United States Army and attended La Crosse Technical College where he earned his welding degree. Rodney was united in marriage to Julie VanNatta on May 12, 1973 at St. Mary’s Church, Platteville, Wisconsin.

Rodney worked as a welder for 33 years. He loved to play cards, ride bulls, and play football. He took great pride in his yard and new garage. Rodney loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Julie VanNatta, Cuba City; two sons, LeRoy (Amanda) VanNatta, Painted Post, NY, and Timothy (Mandy) VanNatta, Platteville, WI; four grandchildren, Emma, Izabelle, Asher and Jace; four brothers, Jerry VanNatta, Darryl (Tina) VanNatta, Danny (Judy) VanNatta and Robert VanNatta; five sisters, Elizabeth (Mike) Walters, Susan (Steve) Curtis, Sally (Randy) Ladd, Patricia (Donald) Steinbech and Pamela (Scott) LaBarge; and his aunt, Barbara Loeffelholz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Cheryl Kinnicker; his grandparents, Hurbert and Cecilia Burbach and Leroy and Florance VanNatta; his father-in-law, Verlin VanNatta; a sister-in-law, LuAnn VanNatta; and many aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, a Rodney F. VanNatta Memorial fund has been established. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home at 123 N. Jackson St., Cuba City, WI 53807.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at UW Hospital and Southwest Health Center for their care of Rodney.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseymcnett.com.