Roderic 'Rod' J. Campbell, lifelong resident of Superior, died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.

Rod was born on Feb. 7, 1925, the son of Bruce and Myra Campbell. He was the grandson of Joseph A. Campbell, a lumber pioneer in Duluth and Superior.

He graduated from Superior Central High School and served his country during WWII in the Army. Rod was a decorated veteran, having earned the Bronze Star Medal and two Purple Hearts. After the Army he continued his education by earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of MN.

Rod was the President of Campbell Lumber for many years. After selling Campbell Lumber to his employees, Rod continued to work at Campbell's every day. He was a very active member of the community, belonging to many civic organizations. His memberships included the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, UWS foundation, SMDC Foundation, Rotary, YMCA, Superior Masonic Lodge, Shrine, Jesters, Elks Lodge, Kitchi Gammi Club, Duluth Syndicate, American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Vets, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Douglas County Redevelopment Authority, and was previous chairman and director of National Bank of Commerce for over 30 years. He was also a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and Lakeside Community Church.

His hobbies included work, reading, his music and spending weekends at Connors Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce in 2007, and his brother Bruce.

Rod is survived by his daughters, Kathleen (Louis) Linde Adams and Carolyn Weil; grandchildren, Carolyn E. (Kevin) Linde Flaherty, Kiersten Linde, Jeffrey Weil, Andrew (Susan) Weil, and Sarah Weil; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Delaney Weil; sisters-in-law, Jane Lofquist and Gloria Fetzer; and Lois Biron, Julie Demgen, Judy Weber, and many extended families and friends.

Visitation will be on Saturday, Feb. 10 ^th , from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Concordia Lutheran Church. Rev. Michelle Rowell will officiate. Military honors accorded by the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post #435. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rod's Name to the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center Campbell Education Fund, the Superior Public Library Foundation, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N 19 ^th Street, is assisting the family with arrangements.