Rendell H. Lawson, 85, Rochester, died at 3:36 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at home.

He was born Oct. 20, 1939, in Garrett, Ky. His wife of 67 years, Anna (Moore) Lawson, survives.

He also is survived by his children, Venita Peterson (Dwight), Huey Lawson (Vicki), Anthony Lawson (Jacquie) and Dawn Holtmeyer (Scott); daughter-in law, Cheryl Lawson; siblings, George Lawson and Brenda Turner; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Winamac, is handling arrangements.