Rodney Peder Phelps 02/11/19580 - 10/22/2021

Rodney Peder Phelps, 63, passed away at his home in St. John, ND on October 22, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Debbie Phelps & daughter Dawn (Rollie) St John ND.  Rodney was born in Rolla, North Dakota to Gerald and Oviala (Pederson) Phelps.   He was raised in St. John, along with three sisters and four brothers.

Rodney was previously married and is survived by his six children, Jeremy Phelps (Amanda) West Fargo ND; Jolean Mckibben (Chris) Dent MN; Brent Phelps (Monica) Wahpeton ND; Sara Phelps (Joseph Akweenzie) Fargo ND; Adam Phelps Fargo ND; Cheyenne Phelps Fargo ND; and his grandchildren Zoey, Jordan, & Jalen Phelps; Dominick Sylvia & Lucy McKibben;  Falon, Michael & Norah Phelps; Rebekah Phelps-Morin, Z'cara & Peder Nadeau; and Adam, Anna & Ayden Phelps; and Samuel Belgarde.

Rodney also leaves behind siblings Audrey Edwards (Raymond), St John ND; Duane Phelps, St. John, ND; Deanna Lenoir (William) St. John, ND; and Celeste Phelps of Bismarck, ND; and sister-in-laws, Betty Ramsfield, Rolette ND and Pam (George) Duchscherer Mandan; and many, many nieces, nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces, too many to name, but he was close to all and will be dearly missed.

Rodney received an Associate of Arts in Business at the Turtle Mountain Community College.   He enjoyed working on all the vehicles at his home shop and worked several years selling auto parts, and worked for over 20 years at Neameyer's Body shop in Rolla, ND.

Rodney loved people and was caring and kind. He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, friends, and family.  He had a big heart, especially when it came to children.  Rodney was therapeutic foster parent for over 15 years, and was foster "dad" for several children.  Rodney was quite the jokester with a quiet smile. He loved to get anyone going on any topic, sometimes never knew if he was serious or not.  He loved riding his motorcycle, grilling all year long, cooking the best meals which included steaks & hot dogs. He had a sweet tooth for the saltiest popcorn & all the chocolate possible on top of his ice cream. Rodney was a fan of playing horseshoes & enjoyed watching the humming birds in the feeder.

Over the past few years he spent his time running his grocery store "Square Deal" with his wife Debbie.  He loved when kids would come into the store, he would always give them a sucker. Rodney also enjoyed being the mayor of his hometown St. John, dedicating his time to helping his friends and neighbors.

Rodney is preceded in death by his parents Gerald & Oviala Pederson Phelps; paternal grandparents Samuel & Alice Phelps; maternal grandparents Peder & Louise Phelps; siblings Gerald, Roger & Earl Phelps; in-laws Leonard & Annabelle Ramsfield; brother in law Jim Ramsfield; niece Tabitha Phelps; and nephew Mark Phelps.

Rodney has requested no funeral services be held.  The family is respecting his wishes at this time.

Thanks to all the people who have offered their condolences.

Until We M eet Again

Rodney Peder Phelps

1958 - 2021

WE THINK ABOUT YOU ALWAYS,

WE TALK ABOUT YOU STILL,

YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN FORGOTTEN,

AND YOU NEVER WILL.

WE HOLD YOU CLOSE WITHIN OUR HEARTS

AND THERE YOU WILL REMAIN,

TO WALK AND GUIDE US THROUGH OUR LIVES,

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.