Rodney P. Kaminski, age 75, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Rod was born on April 23, 1951 in Manitowoc to the late Eugene and Esther (Barbarossa) Kaminski. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969 and UW Green Bay in 1975. On October 25, 1975, Rod married Lynne Von Wald at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He took over the Quarry Bar when his father passed away in 1978, and renamed it The Big Apple Pub and Grill. Rod was the first in the county to put in a lighted dance floor in 1975. After that, he added two sand volleyball courts, which he eventually enclosed and then made into Sports Court. Rod then went on to add a kitchen and dining room. Through his business, many of his customers became his friends. Rod was a member of the Tavern League of WI and of Manitowoc. He was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. Rod enjoyed traveling with family and visiting family out west. Rod was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, bumpa, cousin, and true friend to so many.

Survivors include Rod’s wife of 50 years, Lynne; two daughters, Angela Popp, Manitowoc; and Maria (Carl) Fulton, Hayden, ID; four grandchildren, Ava and Emma Popp, Ellison and Drew Fulton; bonus granddaughter, Jocelyn Popp; sister, Candice (Rick) Sampe, Manitowoc; four stepbrothers, Pat (Suzanne) Bries, Whitelaw; Randy Bries, Whitelaw, Rick Bries, Manitowoc; and Rob Bries, Crivitz; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rod was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Esther Kaminski; and stepfather, Robert Bries.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, September 18, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Michael Warden. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Following the funeral service, a luncheon for family and friends will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, September 18, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Rod’s name.

Rod’s family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers and Aurora Hospice for all the care and compassion they provided.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.