Rodney L. Barnhill, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Rodney L.Barnhill

Date of Birth June 6, 1935
Passed Away On January 31, 2021
At Age 85 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
United States Veteran
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Rodney L. Barnhill, age 85 of Fremont
Died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Nye Legacy

Rodney was born June 6, 1935 in Valley, Nebraska to Frederick and Hazel Barnhill. He graduated from Valley High School in 1952. After high school Rodney served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. He then attended and graduated from Nettleton Business College. His working years were spent in the trucking industry mostly as a claims adjuster.

Rodney married Maxine Krafka and they spent all of their 60 married years in Fremont. Rodney enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. As a young man he was very passionate about bowling. He loved Husker football and was a long time season ticket holder. He enjoyed working in the yard and on their farm. He also enjoyed taking care of his rental properties. Rodney had been a member of the Elks Club and was a current member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church.

Survivors:
Wife – Maxine of Fremont
Son – Robert Krafka of Fremont
Grandchildren – Rodney Krafka, Darren (Chelsea) Krafka and Gregory (Chanel) Krafka
5 great grandchildren
Brother – Frederick (Clarice) Barnhill of Elkhorn

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Barnhill and 2 sisters, Cherrie Courtney and Betty Carlson.

The funeral will be 10:30am Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Fremont Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 3, 2021

4:00pm to 7:00pm (masks)

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Fremont Presbyterian Church

520 West Linden Avenue

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 4, 2021

10:30am (masks)

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Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (1)

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Jody (Fagerquist) Meier Arlington, NE February 1, 2021
"Fred - you probably don't remember me, but I worked at Mutual of Omaha back in the late 70's. I remember doing some typing for you on big sheets of paper - and it was all numbers. Oh the memories. So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother - these are certainly crazy times. Hope all is well with you and Clarice. Take care - Jody"
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