Rodney H. Marty, Sr., age 76, of New Glarus passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015. He was born on March 21, 1939 at Deaconess Hospital in Monroe, WI to his parents Herman and Emma (Schneider) Marty. Rodney graduated from New Glarus High School and then went to work at the General Motors plant in Janesville retiring after 52 years of service. On November 9, 1963 he was united in marriage to Joene Hillberry at Blue River, WI. Rodney also served in the Red Arrow Division in the United States Army. He was a member of the New Glarus Masonic Lodge #310 and the Stuessy-Kuenzi American Legion Post #141. Rodney is survived by his wife Joene Marty of New Glarus, WI, son Rodney Jr. (Tammy) Marty of New Glarus, WI, daughters Inga Marty of New Glarus, WI and Rachel (Brandon) Marty of Monticello, WI, grandchildren Grant, Abigail, Thomas, and Madeline. He is further survived by a brother John (Arlene) Marty, a sister Barbara Marty, a sister-in-law Kim (Steve) Anderson, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant children Vince and Amy, and mother-in-law and father-in-law Albert and Norine Hillberry. Per Rodney's request no services will be held. The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family.