Vance Thomas Rozdilsky, 70 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Gonea) Rozdilsky. Vance made his career working through the Sheel Metal Workers Union Local 20. He was a NHRA drag racing and NASCAR fan and an avid mechanic, for work and play. Vance never hesitated to help anyone in need whether he knew them or not and often went out of his way to lend a hand. He was considered the patriarch of the family, a very solid rock to lean on. He valued his friends and supported them any way that he was able. His kind, caring, and down-to-earth personality is what Vance will be remembered for the most.
Vance is survived by his son, Dustin Brown; siblings, Renee (Tim) Good, Tommy Rozdilsky, and Paul Rozdilsky; nieces and nephews, Christopher, Carmen, Justin, and Jake (Amy); great niece and nephew, Valentyna and Remington; aunt, Sandra Raschke; aunt, Sandra Raschke; cousins, David Rozdilsky, Susan Rozdilsky, Laura McNulty, Chris Raschke and godson, Jeff Raschke; In addition to his parents, Vance was preceded in death by his loving dog, Bronson.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on July 25, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso with a Memorial Service beginning at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
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My condolences to the Rozdilsky family. I've known Vance for 50 years, and we always had a lot of fun racing with our Chevelles, and we could always talk about them times to this day. R I P my friend. -Dave Linton
Very sorry to hear of Vance's passing. I've known him since 1975 but unfortunately I hadn't seen him for many years. I do believe the best times of our lives were when we were all together those many years ago. We were and always will be car guys and thats what brought us all together. Vance, Siemion, the Saint, Dillon, Benny, Linton, Barker, Brownie, and a few others! These names have stayed with me all my adult life and will until I move on. -Terry & Christy Owens
I remember Vance from when I was a little girl. My dad, Steve Johnson, and him were friends while I was growing up. My dad is also Local 20. I distinctly remember them fixing stuff around the house and speaking in Scooby-Doo voices. I never understood why, but it was endlessly entertaining and endearing for little me. I'm sorry for your loss and hope that memory brings you some happiness. -Krissy (Johnson) Aguilar
