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Rodney Ray “Rod” Svoboda

Birth	:	12 Feb 1967 Shelton, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Jan 2021 Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Upland Cemetery, Upland, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3078003, -98.8974991
Description	:	Rodney “Rod” Ray Svoboda, 53, of Upland, NE passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. Rod was born in Shelton, NE to George and Deanne (Russell) Svoboda on February 12, 1967. Rod attended school in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School in 1985. At the age of 16 he met the love of his life, Laurie. Rod attended Central Community College in Grand Island, NE. Rod and Laurie were married at the United Methodist Church in Shelton, Nebraska on August 22, 1987 and later were blessed with two wonderful... Read More	Rodney “Rod” Ray Svoboda, 53, of Upland, NE passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. Rod was born in Shelton, NE to George and Deanne (Russell) Svoboda on February 12, 1967. Rod attended school in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School in 1985. At the age of 16 he met the love of his life, Laurie. Rod attended Central Community College in Grand Island, NE. Rod and Laurie were married at the United Methodist Church in Shelton, Nebraska on August 22, 1987 and later were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Rochelle Marie in 1988 and Sarah Renee in 1991. He worked at West Company followed by Kelly Electric in Kearney before relocating to Littleton, Colorado where they lived for 16 years. While in Colorado he worked for Design Electric followed by Integrity Electrical Solutions. Rod and Laurie relocated back home to Nebraska and settled in Upland in 2018 to be closer to family. He worked at IES Commercial in Holdrege until the time of his death. In Rod's free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and cooking. Some of his greatest joys were the moments he spent with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing games and was always cooking something delicious for those he loved. While living in Colorado, Rod was a member of Dakota Ridge Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was also known as “Commander Rod” for Royal Rangers. After returning to Nebraska, Rod attended his home church, New Life in Kearney where he served on the host team. Rod is survived by his daughters, Rochelle (Blake) Frost of Gothenburg, NE and Sarah (Tyler) Barone of Littleton, CO; Grandchildren, Melody Barone, Asher Barone and Otto Frost; Brothers Russell (Vicki) Svoboda of Abingdon, VA and Rock Svoboda of AZ; Brother-in-law, Heath (Lori) Gregor of Gainesville, FL; Sister-in-law, Dawn (Travis) Kovarik of Kearney, NE; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and special friend Susan Halpin of Kearney, NE. Rod was preceded in death by his wife Laurie; his parents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law.

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Rodney Ray “Rod” Svoboda's memorial is located at: Upland Cemetery, Upland, Franklin County, USA.
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Rodney Ray “Rod” Svoboda death on 30 Jan 2021 in Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.3078003
Longitude: -98.8974991

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Laurie J. Bloker Svoboda

(1968 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Upland Cemetery
Upland, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3078003, -98.8974991

2. Osco Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3725014, -98.8118973

3. Free Mission Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4030991, -98.9139023

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2406616, -98.9908371

5. Hildreth Cemetery
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6. West Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2775000, -99.0281000

7. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2782000, -99.0284000

8. Union Cemetery
Macon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2049000, -98.9439000

9. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2625008, -98.7605972

10. Koch-Cook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2917700, -98.7474800

11. Saint Peters Cemetery
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12. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2061500, -98.9718000

13. Garden Plain Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3792000, -99.0186005

14. Fredericksburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4261560, -98.9319700

15. Campbell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3064570, -98.7220340

16. Saint Ann Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2914009, -98.7093964

17. Bailey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1828003, -99.0342026

18. May Cemetery
Norman, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4599991, -98.8191986

19. Morseville Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3941994, -98.6996994

20. Keene Family Cemetery
Keene, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4270500, -99.0658900

21. Norwegian Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Inavale, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1913000, -98.7255000

22. Moline Cemetery
Hildreth, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2630000, -99.1208000

23. Keene Cemetery
Keene, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4227700, -99.0747900

24. Harmony Cemetery
Bladen, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3218994, -98.6605988