Rodney C. Lauth, 41, Decatur, Ind., formerly of Mendon, died Dec. 24, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

He was born Oct. 31, 1971, in Celina. His father Everett (Phylliss) Lauth survives in Mendon, and his mother, Phyllis Shimp Trisel, survives in Celina.

Also surviving are his sons, Caleb French, Mendon, and Coty French, Greenville, S.C.; his daughter, Leslie Lauth, Decatur; his brother, Todd (Marla) Lauth, Sidney; and two sisters, Jennifer Williams, Celina, and Ashley (Rob) Link, Coldwater.

He was a retired welder.

Private family services will be held today at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.

Calling is 9 a.m. until noon today at the funeral home.