Rodney M. Schou, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Rodney M.Schou

Date of Birth January 17, 1944
Passed Away On May 3, 2019
At Age 75 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
United States Veteran
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Rodney M. Schou, 75, of Fremont
passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Rodney was born in Fremont to Marvin B. and Evelyn M. (Appel) Schou (deceased). He graduated from Fremont High School in 1962. Rodney was confirmed in The Presbyterian Church of Fremont where he recently received his 50 year membership pin.

After an illustrious 37&1/2 year career in the Active US Army Reserve beginning May 1966, he retired January 17, 2004, as a chief Warrant Officer, CW4, QM. He served in Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia, from October 1990 to July 1991, and in Enduring Freedom, Kuwait, Iraq January 2003 to September 2003. He earned the SWAsia Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star along with numerous other medals, ribbons, and awards.

Rodney loved passing time visiting with neighbors, family and friends, camping, and researching items he wanted to purchase.

Rodney is survived by his loving wife Ginger (Wiggins) Schou; children Susan (Torin) Anderson, Carrollton, TX; Matt (Tracy) Schou, Omaha; Beth (Brian) Stobbe, Omaha; Dan Schou (significant other Amanda Fanning), St. Louis, MO; Jonathan (Debbie) Schou, St. Louis, MO; 13 grandchildren; sister Norma (Merle) Gier, Fremont; nieces, nephews and beloved dog Birdie.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, May 9th, 6 to 8 PM, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont. A Celebration of Life service is to be 10AM Friday, May 10, 2019, at The Presbyterian Church with Military Honors. The burial will be 2pm Friday, at the Omaha National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Fremont Veteran's Memorial Park (https://natlvtn.org/fremont-veterans-memorial-park/).

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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

May 9, 2019

With Family 6pm to 8pm

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Funeral Service

Celebration of Life

The Presbyterian Church

520 West Linden Avenue

Fremont, NE, 68025

May 10, 2019

10:00 AM

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Graveside Service

Omaha National Cemetery

14250 Schram Road

Omaha, NE, 68138

Memorial Service

Fremont Veterans Park

Box 532

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (5)

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Steve Novotny Papillion, NE May 10, 2019
"Chief demonstrated love of our country, community and our soldiers throughout his long and dedicated career. He took tremendous pride in being a leader of the young soldiers from America's Heartland."
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Marilyn Clapper Ames, NE May 9, 2019
"I am so very sorry to hear the news about Rod. I remember how happy you were the day you two were married. Prayers for you Ginger and the family."
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Tina (Coenen)Ryan Grand Island, NE May 8, 2019
"I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time. He made people smile. I served in the 1012th with him. May he Rest In Peace. ."
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