Rodney A. HayesJuly 31, 1949 – December 31, 2017Of Wind Lake passed on December 31, 2017 at 68 years. Beloved husband of Joan for 44 years. Loving father of Jaclyn (Allen) Kuhl, Dana (Jason) Leisiko, Brian (Anne) Hayes, Jeffrey Hayes and Lauren (Kyle) Bergendahl. Proud Grandfather of Nile, Sophia, Mona, Francesca, Henry, Peter, Brian and Charlie. Dear brother of Jim Hayes and Terri Hayes. Dear brother-in-law of Jauneen (Jim) Hosking and Dr. Bob Kessler. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Helen Hayes.Rod spent several weeks each summer camping in Door County with his family. He loved campfires, waterslides and chopping wood. He devoted much of his time and energy to his family who loved when he threw them in the pool and told stories them around the fire.The visitation will be celebrated Saturday, January 6 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Road, Hales Corners. A memorial will follow at 3:00 PM.