Rodney Ray Littlefield was born July 23, 1940 in Beaver Township of Polk County, Wisconsin, the son of Ray and Mathilda (Peterson) Littlefield. He was baptized and confirmed at the Elim Lutheran Church in Range, where he was a lifetime member. At the age of 10, his family moved to the farm where he grew up and was still residing. Rodney served in the United States Army from 1960 until 1963. He attended school at UW River Falls where he received his Bachelors Degree and then went to Iowa State University where he received his Masters in Agronomy. Rodney was united in marriage to Karen Whitner on September 26, 1964 and to this union three children were born. Rodney was employed as a professional agronomist by Northrup King and the University of Wisconsin Extension. No matter where he worked, he always lived on and farmed the land he loved. When he retired from professional employment in 2002, he "retired" to full time farming. Rod was a member of American Legion Post 137 in Turtle Lake. Rod passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was 69 years of age.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Bryan and sister Carol. He is survived by his wife, of almost 46 years, Karen; children: Michael Littlefield and his wife Susan of Surprise, NE and Karalyn Littlefield of Roseville, MN; three grandchildren: Bryan, Morgan and Paul Littlefield; sisters: LaVonne (Bob) Watkins, Ardala Littlefield, and Delayne Green; brothers: Frederick (Jerre) Littlefield and Max (Barbara) Littlefield, as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Tuesday June 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Range with Pastor Jean Pierre-Appel officiating. Soloist will be Arlen Peterson and the organist will be Margaret Peterson. Casketbearers will be Lynn Johnson, Don Dipprey, Chuck Thompson, Jim Munson, Larry Henck and Gerry Cardinal. Visitation is Monday June 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Elim Cemetery.