December 31, 2024 at 1:54 p.m.
Rodney Puterbaugh
Rodney B. Puterbaugh, age 90, of Portland passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 in IU Health Jay County Hospital.
He was born in Greenville, Ohio, on Dec. 27, 1934, the son of Dubois and Inez (Swank) Puterbaugh. Rodney was a 1952 Portland High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army and the Naval Reserves and was a member of the American Legion.
He was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge. He was an avid golfer, did auto restoration work and enjoyed spending his winters in Florida.
Surviving are two sons, Curt Puterbaugh (wife: Missy) of Portland and David Puterbaugh (wife: Carmen) of Geneva; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Lora Lee Warner.
There will be no funeral services.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorials can be made to any Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.
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