Jody J. Sundvold

Jody J. Sundvold, 58, of Rockwell, Iowa passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. A celebration of life will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home on Monday, November 16, 2026, with a time of sharing at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt.

Jody was born on April 12, 1968 alongside his twin brother Jay in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Jake Jackson and Sandie Chapin. He attended the North Central School District in Manly, where he graduated high school. As a child, Jody was very active and extroverted, enjoyed spending time with his friends and assisted as stage crew for several school productions. After high school, Jody would hold a variety of jobs but typically enjoyed construction, maintenance, and other mechanical work. In his spare time, Jody was constantly active as well, working on various DIY projects around the house or tinkering on his cars. He had a love of dogs, and also enjoyed adult softball for a time, and cultivated a very close group of friends in those days.

Jody was blessed with two children of his own, Schyler and Tanner, who remember fondly time spent with him biking, playing computer games, and his attendance taking pictures for their high school dances. All who knew him will remember well his great sense of humor and class-clown spirit he carried with him.

Jody is survived by his children, Schyler (Charlie) Weiner and Tanner Sundvold; his wife, Laura Sundvold; stepchildren, Josie and Ann Buege; his several grandchildren; brothers, Jay and James (Micheal) Chapin; sister, Shannon Chapin; mother and stepfather Sandie & James Chapin; and many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jake Jackson, and his grandparents, Orville and Ovila Sundvold.