Date of Death: March 3, 2025
Service Details
His family will receive friends Saturday, May 17, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Moorepark Community Church, 55701 Wilbur Rd., Three Rivers. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Obituary Notice
Benjamin Eugene “Ben” Rhoda, 47, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 3, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
He was born September 14, 1977 in Sturgis, the son of Bill and Betsy (Rose) Rhoda, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1996, where he participated in soccer, football, and baseball. He was always a hard worker, working in the fields and various after school jobs.
After graduation, he attended ITT Technical Institute in Ft. Wayne where he graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree. From there he went on to Ferris State University graduating with a Degree of Bachelor of Science Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology.
Ben worked as an electrical engineer at ARBOC Specialty Vehicles. He was a hands on worker and didn’t like to be confined to his office. He truly enjoyed the people he worked with and was always ready to lend a hand where needed.
He was a very giving, kind person who truly loved his family, especially his nephews and niece. He also enjoyed woodworking, making many signs and plaques for family and friends. He loved anything Michigan, Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. He was still waiting for the Lions to win the Super Bowl.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his parents, Bill and Betsy Rhoda of Three Rivers; brother, Braden (Samantha) Rhoda of Vicksburg and their children, Beckett, Maverick, and Harper; uncles, Mike (Judith Pollard) Rose, Bill (Janell) Lederman, and Bob (Richard Stone) Lederman; aunt, Beverly Rose; and many beloved cousins.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Jim Rose, and aunt, Judy (Paull) Rambadt.
Additional Information
Donations in Ben’s memory may be directed to the Moorepark Community Church building fund. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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We are saddened to hear about Ben. Our families had good times together in various sports activities. The best swimming lesson memory ever was on a chilly summer day at Comar’s pool. I asked the kids if they wore their fur-lined suits and Ben burst into tears saying he didn’t HAVE A fur-lined suit!
. He soldiered on.
Three Rivers was a great place to raise a family and we are glad to have had that connection with you.
We wish you love, comfort, and strength in the weeks ahead
Art and Kris Ayers
Bill and Betsy, I’m so sorry to hear about Ben, no words can stop the painful loss you are feeling,please know you are in my prayers. Willard
Dear Betsy and Bill,
I just saw this and am so sad for your loss of Ben. May God’s comfort and Peace surround you during this difficult time of earthly loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family
Dear Betsy, Bill and family, Sincere sympathy to you for your loss. Our prayers go out to you all and trust that our prayers and knowing that others are thinking of you will give you comfort in this difficult time. Love to you. Deepest regards now and forever.
. Randy and Ann Scott
Biil, Betsey, Braden & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your special memories bring you some comfort at this very difficult time.
Kent & Janine Drake
Dear Bill, Betsy, and family; I cannot begin to imagine what this experience is like. I hope you know how much Ben’s life meant to so many. I remember him as a smiling, friendly, intelligent fifth grader. Ben was always anxious to try new things and that infectious smile that you never forgot. In the words of Maurrie Schwartz “Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
Bill, Betsy, and Braden,
My deepest condolences. I thoroughly enjoyed our time at each other’s houses, school, and in sports. May his laugh and spirit remain in everyone who was blessed to know him.
Prayers to you all Betsy Mike Broaden and family
Me and my sister will always remember them him because we babysat for them when he was a little baby and they went away and me and my sister did not put on big cloth diaper so we had to call my mom to come over and rescue us and show us how to put her cloth diapers on them on him that was one of the remembering funny things about Ben yeah we’ll always remember him but see we’ll miss keep you in our prayers
My condolences to the Rhoda family. Grace, peace, and blessings to you all.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to all
Dearest Betsy,
Please accept my deepest condolences for you & your family at this painful time. My prayers are that God will hold you in the palm of his hand and wrap his other arm around all of you to draw you close to Him as he comforts all of you & gives you grace.
Prayers & love to you all.
Bill, very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for your family.
Kevin Batten
Dear Rhoda Family,
There are no words to heal your pain and grief but know that you have many people praying for you and you can look forward to seeing Ben again! I’m sure Dave has taken him under his care and introducing him to all of his new friends. I have many wonderful memories of our families spending time together when the kids were little. Love and prayers
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Ben will remain in our hearts as we cherish the wonderful childhood memories we shared with you, Ben and Braden. May you find comfort in knowing Ben will live on in those who knew and loved him.
I am so sad to hear of Ben’s passing. We had lost touch over the years but Ben was one of my very best friends from elementary to high school. I have many fond memories of him. Condolences to his family.
Bill and Betsy, so sorry to read of the loss of your son. Have thought of you two over the years and wondered how you were, my prayers go with you as you walk through your grief. May God bring you comfort and peace as you remember all the wonderful times together.
