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Emery Weldon “WØEXK” Rodabaugh

Birth	:	14 Feb 1921 Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 2005 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Richland Cemetery, Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9668999, -98.0175018
Description	:	Emery Weldon Rodabaugh, the son of Jollie and Ida Mable (Schlegel) Rodabaugh, was born on the Rodabaugh homestead near Phillips, Nebraska on February 14, 1921 and died in Grand Island, Nebraska on April 2, 2005, at the age of 84. He grew up ½ mile west of the Monroe Church and attended School District 45. Emery worked a short time as an electrical apprentice for a shop in Aurora before entering the service. Emery served in the Army during World War II with the 50th Signal Battalion, where he went from Utah Beach Normandy to the Battle of Northern... Read More	Emery Weldon Rodabaugh, the son of Jollie and Ida Mable (Schlegel) Rodabaugh, was born on the Rodabaugh homestead near Phillips, Nebraska on February 14, 1921 and died in Grand Island, Nebraska on April 2, 2005, at the age of 84. He grew up ½ mile west of the Monroe Church and attended School District 45. Emery worked a short time as an electrical apprentice for a shop in Aurora before entering the service. Emery served in the Army during World War II with the 50th Signal Battalion, where he went from Utah Beach Normandy to the Battle of Northern France. Emery entered Germany on September 15, 1944 and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. After that he crossed the Rhine and on through Germany, he met the Russians at Leipzig, Germany. Emery was honorably discharged from the Army on December 8, 1945. In 2001, Emery received his high school diploma from Elm Creek High School in the Veterans Recognition Program. On May 8, 1949, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Eloise Grotzky at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Grand Island. After returning from the service, Emery worked for KMMJ in Grand Island. He then went to work for the FAA as an electronics maintenance engineer. This job took them to Laramie, Wyoming, Rock Springs and Pierre, South Dakota before returning to the Marquette area. Emery worked for the FAA for 20 years until he retired in 1974. After retiring he worked part-time for Farrell Instruments. Emery (WOEXK) was an avid amateur radio operator. His call letters were WOEXK. He was a charter member of the G.I. Amateur Radio Society, where he mentored many new members. Emery built two houses over the years and took great pride in being a conservationist of the land. He helped with the Harvest of Harmony in Grand Island for many years. Emery was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, three infant brothers and sister, Bertha Seier. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Phyllis of Kearney; two sons, Tom (Vickie) Rodabaugh and Bruce (Glenda) Rodabaugh all of Marquette; two daughters, Pat (Gary) Brouillette of Elm Creek and Soni (Rick) Grint of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Esther Funk of Madison; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

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Where is Emery Weldon “WØEXK” Rodabaugh's memorial?
Emery Weldon “WØEXK” Rodabaugh's memorial is located at: Richland Cemetery, Marquette, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Emery Weldon “WØEXK” Rodabaugh death?
Emery Weldon “WØEXK” Rodabaugh death on 2 Apr 2005 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.9668999
Longitude: -98.0175018

Family Members:

Parent

Jollie Rodabaugh

(1895 - 1980)

Ida Mabel Schlegel Rodabaugh

(1893 - 1980)

Spouse

Phyllis Eloise Grotzky Rodabaugh

(1927 - 2010)

Siblings

Infant Twin Sons Rodabaugh

(1926 - 1926)

Infant Son Rodabaugh

(1929 - 1929)

Children

Thomas D. “Tom” Rodabaugh

(1951 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9668999, -98.0175018

2. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.9828033

3. George Western Cemetery
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4. Siloa Cemetery
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5. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
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6. Monroe Evangelical Free Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9449000, -98.1125000

7. Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8844000, -97.9997000

8. Aurora Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8843994, -97.9997025

9. Mamre Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0458000, -97.9506000

10. Lincoln Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8939000, -97.9217500

11. United Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

12. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0466995, -97.9128036

13. Chapman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0163994, -98.1547012

14. Hampton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8727989, -97.8927994

15. Laurel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9915600, -98.1950710

16. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

17. North Blue Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0456009, -97.8649979

18. Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8286018, -98.0838013

19. Youst Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8577995, -97.8818970

20. Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0817600, -97.8873000

21. Lindale Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0614014, -97.8460999

22. Salem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8217010, -97.9203033

23. Beaver Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

24. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602460, -97.8379730