Obituary of Rodney S Bidwell

Rodney S Bidwell, 80, went to heaven July 4th, 2017. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Rod was an avid New York Yankees and New York Rangers fan, who enjoyed watching and talking about sports and horse racing with his family, as well as spending time at the family hunting cabin, and summers at their cottage on the Big Rideau in Canada. Rodney retired from IBM Endicott after 38 years in 1992, making many friends along the way. Survived by his wife of 55 years Donna Kuenzli Bidwell, his brother Robert (Joyce) Bidwell, his children Ricky(Marissa), Kimberly (Ronald) Roland, Robb (Amy), Jon, and Timothy (Carissa), as well as 12 grandchildren. He was previously deceased by his parents Louis and Frances Bidwell, as well as brothers Dick and Ronnie (Norma) Bidwell. His family meant everything to him, and he will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, LLC, 300 E. Main St. Endicott, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.Rodney S Bidwell, 80, went to heaven July 4th, 2017. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Rod was an avid New York Yankees and New York Rangers fan, who enjoyed watching and talking about sports and horse racing with his family, as well as spending time at the family hunting cabin, and summers at their cottage on the Big Rideau in Canada. Rodney retired from IBM Endicott after 38 years in 1992, making many friends along the way. Survived by his wife of 55 years Donna Kuenzli Bidwell, his brother Robert (Joyce) Bidwell, his children Ricky(Marissa), Kimberly (Ronald) Roland, Robb (Amy), Jon, and Timothy (Carissa), as well as 12 grandchildren. He was previously deceased by his parents Louis and Frances Bidwell, as well as brothers Dick and Ronnie (Norma) Bidwell. His family meant everything to him, and he will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, LLC, 300 E. Main St. Endicott, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.