Alma D. Rhodes

Alma D. (Pratt) Rhodes, 94, of Grover Hill, died at 7:52 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born March 4, 1932, in Putnam County, Ohio, to Leroy "Roy" and Elsie Fern (Brown) Pratt. On November 28, 1949, she married Roger Rhodes who preceded her in death on March 23, 2008.
She was a homemaker- raising their 8 children. Alma was also an ordained pastor.
Alma enjoyed reading, singing in the church choir, take care of her house plants, puzzles and spending time on her swing. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.
She was a member of the Mandale Church.
Alma is survived by 7 of her children, Jenny Pruden of Van Wert, Manuel (Julia) Rhodes of Van Wert, Julia Wagoner of Middle Point, Rhonda (David) Topp of Grover Hill, Steven Rhodes of Charloe, Claire (Tom Norman) Smith of Scott and Benjamin Rhodes of Middle Point; 23 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren; and 4 step grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Roger, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Michael Rhodes; 3 grandchildren, Christina Boyd, Roger Topp and Deana Ladd; 3 great grandchildren, Kylie Taylor, Kelli Miller and Lylah Smith; 3 sons in law, Dean Pruden, James Smith and Tom Wagoner; a step grandchild, Christina Smith; and 14 siblings.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Brad Cooley, officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Scott Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.