John Rhoades

John Albert Rhoades, 27 of Vermilion , died Friday, April 22, 2005 at his home after a 3 year illness with cancer. He was born August 10, 1977 in Amherst, Ohio and has been a life long resident of Vermilion. He worked in the maintenance department at the Great Lakes Historical Society/ Inland Seas Maritime Museum, Vermilion. He was a graduate of Vermilion High School Class of 1996, where he participated on the wrestling and football teams. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bicycling. Survivors include his parents, Donna (nee Pine) & Russell Molnar of Vermilion, father, John Rhoades of Vermilion, 3 brothers, Larry Kamps of Vermilion, Steve & Samantha Kamps of Vermilion, and Jason & Christy Rhoades of Vermilion, and 1 sister, Janice & Ryan Rhoades-Temple of Vermilion; maternal grandparents, Joanne & Don Pine of Vermilion; paternal grandmother, Marie Rhoades of Vermilion; step grandparents, Jan & Dawn Molnar of Vermilion; 2 nieces and a nephew; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Clarence Rhoades. Friends may call Sunday April 24, 2005 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home 5345 South St. Vermilion. Private family services will be held. Interment will follow in Peaks Cemetery, Huron. Contributions may be made to the Great Lakes Historical Society/Inland Seas Maritime Museum, 480 Main Street, P.O. Box 435, Vermilion, Ohio 44089-0435. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com