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Rodney Paul “Rod” Kudlacek

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Birth	:	7 Sep 1948 Shelby, Polk County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Apr 2021 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6150017, -97.7108002
Description	:	Rodney Paul Kudlacek was born September 7th, 1948 to Albin G. and Edith M. (Novacek) Kudlacek in Shelby, Nebraska. He passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the age of 72 years, 7 months, and 18, days. The family moved to Milligan, Nebraska in 1951 and then to Grafton, Nebraska in 1959. He attended elementary school in Grafton and high school in Fairmont, where he graduated in 1966. Rod joined the Navy in March of 1968 and served through November of 1970 aboard the armed forces courier USS Jamestown... Read More	Rodney Paul Kudlacek was born September 7th, 1948 to Albin G. and Edith M. (Novacek) Kudlacek in Shelby, Nebraska. He passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the age of 72 years, 7 months, and 18, days. The family moved to Milligan, Nebraska in 1951 and then to Grafton, Nebraska in 1959. He attended elementary school in Grafton and high school in Fairmont, where he graduated in 1966. Rod joined the Navy in March of 1968 and served through November of 1970 aboard the armed forces courier USS Jamestown AGTR-3. The ship had top secret clearance to wrap, handle and deliver classified materials to various locations in Vietnam as well as being routed to Washington, D.C. National Security Agency at the Pentagon. He was discharged at the rank of 3rd Class Petty Officer CTA3. Rod returned to Grafton and worked in the grain business at BH&L with his father. He later worked at Wynne Transport as a dispatcher for over 30 years. In 1973, Rod married Lea Wach. To this union two children were born: Petra Marie in 1979 and Perry Christopher in 1982. Rod became a Grandpa in February of 2000 to Triston and again in December of 2012 to Dexter. Rod was a former member of the Grafton Village board, Grafton Volunteer Fire Department, and a lifelong member of St. Helena's Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW post #7102, where he served on the board as Quartermaster. He thoroughly enjoyed the comradery of his friends and fellow veterans at the VFW club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar Races and spending time with his grandsons. Rod was preceded in death by his mother Edith (Novacek) Kudlacek; many Kudlacek aunts and uncles; and many Novacek uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife Lea; daughter Petra (Michael) Robinson and son Triston of Olathe, Kansas; son Perry and his son Dexter of Thurman, Iowa; father Albin (Irma) Kudlacek of Geneva, Nebraska; brother Gary (Marilyn) Kudlacek of Grafton, Nebraska; Aunt Gladys Hladik of Columbus, Nebraska; sister-in-law Sandy (Jake) Allen of Olathe, Kansas; brother-in-law Sandy Wach of Lincoln, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, and many cousins. A Funeral Mass for Rod was held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church in Grafton, Nebraska. A Rosary was prayed prior to the Mass. Father Michael Zimmer officiated the services. Deb Hoarty accompanied the congregation in the singing of "How Great Thou Art," "One Bread, One Body," "Be Not Afraid," and "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory." Pallbearers for the service included Tom Hiatt, Tom Trumble, Jeff Trumble, Dick Hoarty, Chris Whitesell, and Sandy Wach. Honorary Honorary Pallbearers included Paul Morgison, Dwayne Kudlacek, Ervin Ochsner, Stan Tatro, Carl Schaldecker, and Andrew Trumble. A Graveside Service with Military Honors was held in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Grafton, Nebraska, following the Funeral Mass. Military Honors were performed by the Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW Post 7102 and the Navy Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the St. Helena Catholic Church or the Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW Post 7102. A Funeral Mass for Rod will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church in Grafton, Nebraska. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m., prior to the Mass. Father Michael Zimmer will officiate the services. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Grafton, Nebraska, following the Funeral Mass. Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Memorials are suggested to St. Helena Catholic Church or the Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW Post 7102.

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Rodney Paul “Rod” Kudlacek's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Grafton, Fillmore County, USA.
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Rodney Paul “Rod” Kudlacek death on 25 Apr 2021 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.6150017
Longitude: -97.7108002

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Edith M. Novacek Kudlacek

(1924 - 1963)

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