Rodney Lee Syth, age 67, passed away on August 24, 2026, at his home in Birch Tree, Missouri. He was born on September 19, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Duane and Phyllis (Rondorf) Syth. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca (Cooper) Syth, and his parents. 

Survivors include his sons, Frank Jacobson and wife, Elisha, Jon Vanhorn and wife, Rebecca, and Garrett Jacobson and partner, Jackie; one daughter, Jyvonne Jacobson; his siblings, Donna Boone and husband, Richard, Bradley Syth and wife, Michele, Steven Syth and wife, Jean, Cheryl Gorella and husband, Ruggero, Brian Syth, and Patrice Bright and husband, William; 18 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. 

Rodney was an avid fisherman and cherished spending time with his grandchildren, creating a legacy of love and laughter. He also shared his time and talents with his church community, taking pride in mowing the church lawn and contributing to the beauty of a place he held dear. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Victory Pentecostal Holiness Church, Birch Tree, Missouri, with Bro. Ronald Coots officiating, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Birch Tree. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m., also at the church. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.