Rodney Lee Goetz

Rodney Lee Goetz, age 72, of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in his home. He was born on December 25, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late David H. Goetz and Nellie Arlene Boyer Goetz, of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Anne Goetz; sons, Daniel (Sara) and Gary; three grandchildren, Declan, Ryker and Emily; brother, David A. Goetz (Linda) of Augusta, Georgia; nieces Krista (Buzz), Brandy and Jamie (Lou); several nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Rodney was a graduate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelor in Music Education and of Penn Technical University with an Associate in Specialized Technology. He served from 1978 - 1982 in the United States Air Force as an Instrumental Specialist (Trumpet) for both the North American Air Defense Command Band, and the United States Air Force Academy Falconaires Jazz Ensemble in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He retired in 2016 after 30 years of Combined Federal Service from the Department of Defense (National Security Agency) where he specialized in IT/Telecommunications and Wide Area Networks (WAN) Integration Fields. Rodney spent countless hours fishing on the Chesapeake Bay with his sons, grandsons, and friends. He could fix almost anything, and was always happy to teach his talents to others - from recreational shooting, fishing, to rebuilding a lawnmower, or anything in between. Rodney enjoyed spending time with his family and friends walking, biking, and cruising in the golf cart (always with the family dog, Jersey) - at the beach and around the neighborhood. A jokester, Rodney’s sense of humor will be remembered fondly by his family, friends, and colleagues. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster, MD. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 PM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, Maryland followed by a funeral service at 3 PM. Interment will be in Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, 14205 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone, MD 21530 at 11:00 AM February 23, 2026. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the CJDFoundation.org. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com

Rodney Lee Goetz

December 25, 1953 - February 14, 2026