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Dwight Wayne Rodas

Birth	:	19 Jul 1947 Littleport, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 2020 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7388992, -91.3780975
Description	:	Dwight Wayne Rodas, 73, of Edgewood, Iowa died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center, Elkader, Iowa. He was born July 19, 1947, to Elmer and Lyla (Ruroden) Rodas in Littleport, Iowa. Dwight graduated from Central Community High School, Elkader. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1968 as a Vietnam Veteran. Dwight was united in marriage with Janis Bente on April 14, 1973, at Peace Church, Elkader. Two children were born to this union, Danielle and Eric. Dwight was a farmer and a carpenter. He... Read More	Dwight Wayne Rodas, 73, of Edgewood, Iowa died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center, Elkader, Iowa. He was born July 19, 1947, to Elmer and Lyla (Ruroden) Rodas in Littleport, Iowa. Dwight graduated from Central Community High School, Elkader. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1968 as a Vietnam Veteran. Dwight was united in marriage with Janis Bente on April 14, 1973, at Peace Church, Elkader. Two children were born to this union, Danielle and Eric. Dwight was a farmer and a carpenter. He was an original, never a dull moment. Many of his stories started with, “Did you hear what Dwight did…” Those that didn’t fear him, respected him. Dwight was known to cook anytime if you were hungry day/night. Birthday cakes were his specialty. Nobody was safe from getting picked on. He enjoyed coon hunting, deer hunting, fishing, shooting pool at Gene’s Place, playing cards at the Gene’s Place “office” with the gang and taking many trips, gambling at the casino. Dwight loved his grandchildren and telling them stories and watching them in any event. Dwight is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Janis Rodas of Edgewood; his children, Danielle (Michael) Pape of Edgewood and Eric (Amber) Rodas of Dubuque; grandchildren, Connor (Marissa) Rodas of Edgewood, Emma Pape of Edgewood, Elise Pape of Edgewood, Cole Richardson of Chicago, Elizabeth Rodas of Dubuque, Adalyn Klein of Dubuque and Wyatt Rodas of Dubuque; one great-grandchild on the way; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sandra Berger of Volga, Linda (Gregg) Frieden of Elkader, Donna (Ron) Moore of Glen Haven, Wisconsin, Jeff (Lisa) Bente of Strawberry Point and many nieces and nephews. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lyla Rodas; his brother, Loren Rodas; mother and father-in-law, Kathleen and Lloyd Bente and brothers and sister-in-law, Ed DeShaw, James Berger and Carol Koppes. Visitation: Friday, September 18, 2020, 4 to 8 PM at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Elkader Private Funeral: Saturday, September 19th at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Elkader. Public Graveside Service with Military Honors: Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM. at Union Cemetery, Littleport Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elkader, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

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Where is Dwight Wayne Rodas's memorial?
Dwight Wayne Rodas's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Littleport, Clayton County, USA.
When did Dwight Wayne Rodas death?
Dwight Wayne Rodas death on 13 Sep 2020 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dwight Wayne Rodas's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7388992
Longitude: -91.3780975

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer John Rodas

(1918 - 2004)

Lyla Opal Ruroden Rodas

(1923 - 2006)

Children

Danielle Louise Rodas Pape

(1973 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7388992, -91.3780975

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7425003, -91.3747025

3. Musfeldt Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7402992, -91.3339005

4. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

5. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

6. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

7. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

8. Asbury Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7106018, -91.3202972

9. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

10. Ebenezer Cemetery
Elk Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6782990, -91.3249969

11. Green Hill Cemetery
Edgewood, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6739006, -91.4207993

12. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

13. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

14. Mount Harmony Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7181015, -91.2799988

15. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

16. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

17. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7433014, -91.2733002

18. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7433014, -91.2733002

19. Noble Cemetery
Edgewood, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6735992, -91.4471970

20. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7542000, -91.4916992

21. Ross Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7528000, -91.4933014

22. Old Garber Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7560005, -91.2580032

23. Elk Creek Cemetery
Elk Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6711006, -91.2897034

24. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734