Rodney L. Strunk of Ray, ND passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Tioga is assisting the family.

Rodney L. Strunk was born November 23, 1959 in Whitefish, MT to LeRoy and Louise Strunk.

Growing up, Rod was a man with many passions, drumming, fast cars, loving the outdoors to name a few.

Rod was a home body. He took pride in working and manicuring his yard and gardens. His 4 dogs and 2 cats followed him around and kept him company. In the last few years, he discovered a passion for drawing. As a child playing with Tonka Toys, this fascination grew into a passion for being a heavy equipment operator for the past 40 plus years.

Laughter was a staple in Rod’s life. The time he spent with his many friends and family was very important to him. He was a loving father to his son, Jessie.

He married Candise Adams on April 24, 2004. Their marriage was 2 months shy of celebrating 18 years full of love and laughter together.

Rod is survived by his wife, Candise of Ray, ND; son, Jessie of Billings, MT.