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Rodney Thompson

Birth	:	5 Jul 1937 North Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 Jul 2013 Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Dunn Center Cemetery, Dunn Center, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.3567009, -102.6613998
Description	:	Funeral services for Rodney Thompson, 76, of Dunn Center are pending with Stevenson Funeral Home in Killdeer. Rodney passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND Rodney was born July 5, 1937, in Dunn Center, the son of Kendahl and Anne (Anderson) Thompson. He grew up and attended school in Dunn Center, graduating in 1955. During school, Rodney worked part time for Gilman Knutson on his farm and for Joe Bosch at Bosch Lumber in Dunn Center. He continued his education at Dickinson State Teachers College for two years in pre-engineering and he took a three... Read More	Funeral services for Rodney Thompson, 76, of Dunn Center are pending with Stevenson Funeral Home in Killdeer. Rodney passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND Rodney was born July 5, 1937, in Dunn Center, the son of Kendahl and Anne (Anderson) Thompson. He grew up and attended school in Dunn Center, graduating in 1955. During school, Rodney worked part time for Gilman Knutson on his farm and for Joe Bosch at Bosch Lumber in Dunn Center. He continued his education at Dickinson State Teachers College for two years in pre-engineering and he took a three month plumbing course at Wahpeton State School of Science. Rodney married Adeline McConnell on July 24, 1958 in Normanna Lutheran Church in Dunn Center. Two children, Keith and Brenda were adopted and brought much joy to this family. On November 8, 1961, Rodney enlisted into the U.S. Army. His basic training was at Fort Carson, CO and advanced infantry training at Fort Ord, CA. Rodney served in Germany with Company A, 1st Battalion, 51st Infantry until his honorable discharge as a Specialist E-4 on November 7, 1963. After graduation, he began working with his father, Kendahl, in the water well drilling and pump repair business. Rodney operated this business his entire life, retiring in 2011 and selling the business in 2012 after three generations of operation. The Hill Top Home of Comfort in Killdeer became home for Rodney in 2013. Rodney had a quiet, soft spoken personality and he always made time to listen and visit with family, friends and customers. He enjoyed dancing, socializing and spending time at church, which was a big part of his life. Rodney spent many hours in his shop repairing, fixing and tinkering. He loved helping others whenever he was needed. Rodney served his community as a member of the Dunn Center Village Board, Dunn Center Fire Department, Normanna Lutheran Church council, ND Water Well Drillers Association president and member. He was also a member of the Eagles Club and St. Anthony Club. Rodney is survived by his wife, Adeline; daughter, Brenda (Jay) Bertsch of Wilton; brother, Arley (Joann) Thompson of Smithville, MO; five grandchildren, Kimberly and Shawn Thompson, Austin Alford, Devon Greff and Janine (Billy) Berger; five great-grandchildren, Alexander Rapp, Ashton, Ava, Aubrey and Alex Berger; special friends, Larry (Deanna) Kittilson and family; and special honorary grandchildren, Eric (Brenda) Turner, Shawnee, Haley, Riley Ashley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kendahl and Anne; son, Keith Thompson; brothers, Derryl and Vance Thompson; father and mother-in-law, Walter and Katherine McConnell; brother-in-law, Dale McConnell.

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Rodney Thompson's memorial is located at: Dunn Center Cemetery, Dunn Center, Dunn County, USA.
When did Rodney Thompson death?
Rodney Thompson death on 29 Jul 2013 in Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.3567009
Longitude: -102.6613998

Family Members:

Parent

Kendahl J. Thompson

(1900 - 1984)

Anne Luella Anderson Thompson

(1907 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dunn Center Cemetery
Dunn Center, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3567009, -102.6613998

2. Normanna Lutheran Church Cemetery
Dunn Center, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3211000, -102.6739000

3. Mormannia Cemetery
Dunn Center, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3210983, -102.6738968

4. Killdeer Cemetery
Killdeer, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3474998, -102.7574997

5. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Dunn Center, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4296989, -102.6619034

6. Oakdale Cemetery
Oakdale, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4305992, -102.8442001

7. Vang Lutheran Cemetery
Dunn Center, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2413368, -102.5272446

8. Manning Community Cemetery
Manning, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2265050, -102.7767730

9. Emerson Cemetery
Emerson, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1842070, -102.6510580

10. Werner Cemetery
Werner, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3438263, -102.3905182

11. Killdeer Mountain Battlefield Graveyard
Medicine Hole, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4216700, -102.9168240

12. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Fayette, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2811012, -102.9255981

13. Haven of Rest Cemetery
Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3717003, -102.9850006

14. Halliday Cemetery
Halliday, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3420770, -102.3198760

15. Saint Johns Cemetery
Halliday, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4289017, -102.3321991

16. Russian Cemetery
Fayette, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3284250, -103.0290730

17. Saint Phillips Catholic Cemetery
Hirschville, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0665855, -102.5577469

18. Burr Family Cemetery
Halliday, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5139320, -102.2801720

19. Loring Cemetery
Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2556000, -102.2316971

20. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0999570, -102.9269920

21. Saint Anthony Cemetery
New Hradec, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0835991, -102.8953018

22. Grassy Butte Seventh Day Adventist Church Cemetery
Grassy Butte, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3356706, -103.1298186

23. Ridgeway Lutheran Cemetery
Hirschville, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0608482, -102.4614868

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3711014, -102.1810989