Birth date: Apr 23, 1963 Death date: Dec 15, 2017
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Rodney Scott Baierl, 54, ended his earthly suffering and went to be with his Lord on December 15, 2017. Rodney was born April 23, 1963, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a resident of Chattanooga for over 30 years. Rodney received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Physics from Chattanooga State Technical Community College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was a respected employee of Wilkins Research. Rodney was a long time member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where he grew in His faith and trust in the One who carried him through each earthly struggle. At Covenant, Rodney was challenged in his spiritual walk and passionately spoke of the truths he learned with his family and friends. In 2011, Rodney was wonderfully blessed to receive a kidney and pancreas transplant after many years of battling diabetes. He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa; his parents, Robert and Janet Baierl of Lexington, South Carolina; brother, Paul (Sherry) of Chattanooga; sister, Sharon (DuWayne) Riles; sister, Julie (Donald) Stanfield; brother, Alan (Jennifer) all of the Columbia, South Carolina area; mother-in-love, Eldora North, Tucson Arizona; sisters-in-love, Cara Leoni and Angela (Bill) Moore, also from Arizona; many special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Dorothy Baierl, and Ralph and Flora George, and by father-in-love, Reed North. Rodney will be remembered for his kind and gentle soul, his intelligence, his quick wit, and his most chivalrous nature. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. A Remembrance of Life Service will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 8451 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga TN., 37421, with Dr. Dan Steere officiating. The interment will follow at Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 146 Pine Hill Rd., McDonald TN., 37353. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11am until 2pm at the church. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Ave Chapel, Cleveland Tenneesse has charge of the arrangements.Read Obituary
Our hearts go out to you Teresa. Here’s praying that God will give you strength in the days ahead. Of course we never forget our loved ones, They are always in our hearts. May God be with you. We love you. Sigurd & Vonda
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Rodney. He was my co-worker at Wilkins Research and I was shocked to learn of his passing. He was such a nice person and a gentleman. I will miss seeing him looking out the window when I come in and asking him how his day is going. He always had a smile and a kind word. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Thank you for your kind words.
So glad Rodney's body is whole and perfect now, but my heart aches for you Teresa. Peace of Christ. Love to you, my friend.
It was my privilege to know Rodney at First Presbyterian Church in the late 1980s and early 1990s. We enjoyed many times of Bible study and prayer together. Many of our prayers were for our families, which, of course, included your family. After being out of touch for many years, the Lord gave me an unexpected blessing. On the evening of October 29, 2017, at the Reformation 500th year commemoration service at Covenant, Rodney and I sat one row apart, and had the opportunity briefly to greet each other before the service. It was a joyous celebration of worship to our great Savior, God and King, the Lord Jesus Christ. As I look forward to reunion with your beloved Rodney at the throne of grace, I am praying for the Holy Spirit to carry you with His love and comforting presence.
Pete Austin
Thank you for your gift to Covenant Presbyterian Church in Rodney's memory. Teresa Baierl
...God is our merciful Father and the source of ALL comfort...II Cor. 1:3b...knowing God is the great Physician and Comforter gives hope during this most difficult time for all of Rodney's friends and family...and especially to Teresa...to whom will miss him greatly...please know you will be close in thoughts and prayers....
Love, Aunt Juanita, Denise and Robert Kent and families
Thank you so much for your prayers.
My heart aches for you, Teresa. I pray God's love & comfort to you & to all the family. You are all in my prayers. Love, Lois Newsom
Thank you dear Lois.
Teresa, let the Lord carry your grief during this temporary separation from Rodney. Judy and I are praying for you and the family.
Thank you, David.
My dearest Teresa, My heart is aching for you. You and Rodney were truly one. Together, you fought and prayed so hard to keep him strong and comfortable. The Lord is greeting him and looking down on you and saying to both of you, "well done." I wish I could be with you. I am here for you should you need anything. May God hold you close. I love you,
Aunt Julie.
Dear Teresa, I'm so sorry to hear this but we know that he is in a better place with our Lord and loved ones. If I can help in any way, please let me know.
Love and prayers,
Aunt Janet
Teresa,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
