| Rodney Wakeman | |
| State House: | Michigan |
| District: | 94th |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Tim Kelly |
| Birth Date: | 18 October 1966 |
| Birth Place: | Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Alma Mater: | Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science |
| Occupation: | Funeral director, politician |
| Website: | Official Website |
Rodney Charles Wakeman (born October 18, 1966) is an American politician and funeral director from Michigan. Wakeman is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 94.[1]
Wakeman was born on October 18, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan.[2] In 1988, Wakeman earned a degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University.
Wakeman was a contributing photographer for The Township Times. Wakeman is a businessman in the funeral industry. Since 1984, Wakeman is a co-owner and funeral home director of Wakeman Funeral Home, a family business.
Wakeman's opponent in the 2018 Michigan House of Representatives Republican primary election, Steve Gerhardt, requested a recount after Wakeman's close victory in the election. On September 5, 2018, the recount confirmed Wakeman won by 30 votes.[3]
On November 6, 2018, Wakeman won the election and became a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 94. Wakeman defeated Dave Adams with 55% of the votes.[4] [5] [6]