Rodney Carl Reifschneider obituary: Rodney Carl Reifschneider's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Rodney Carl "Rod" Reifschneider
1958 - 2014
In Memory Of
Rodney Carl "Rod" Reifschneider
1958 - 2014
Rodney was born September 12, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to Charles R. Reifschneider and Odelia Ruth "Dee" (Henkel) Reifschneider. He was baptized October, 1958 at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
His parents relocated to Gering, Nebraska where Rodney attended West Ward and Northfield Elementary Schools. He graduated from Gering High School in 1977 and later continued his education at the University of Nebraska, majoring in business management. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Rodney was a member of Salem Congregational Church for many years and was confirmed April, 1973.
Rodney enjoyed horses and participated with his family in many activities. He was an avid rider, a member of the Bit and Spur 4-H club for many years, serving as a reporter. One highlight of his riding career was when he and his father rode in the Centennial Nebraskaland Pony Express Re-Run in 1967. Rodney was a motorcycle enthusiast and participated in many fundraisers over the years. His other love was Mustangs, his favorite was his blue 1971 Fastback Mustang. For a brief time, Rodney farmed for his father in the Bridgeport, Nebraska area. He had a life long career in construction from carrying bricks to operating million dollar projects. His career took him to many states, most recently in Maine, before ill health forced him to retire.
Rodney C. Reifschneider 56, passed away November 15, 2014 in Centennial, Colorado surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rodney is survived by his son, Caden Jeffrey Tyler; sister and brother-in-law, Pamela D. & TJ Martin of Kearney, Nebraska; sister Patricia M. Steinle (Fiancee Brad Hall) of Minatare, Nebraska; Step-Mother, Doris Reifschneider of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; nephews, Garrett R. Martin and Ross C. Martin of Kearney, Nebraska, Zane Tyler of LaSalle, Colorado, Tristan Tyler of Denver, Colorado; niece, Paige L. Steinle of Minatare, Nebraska; brothers-in-law, Jim R. Tyler of Denver, Colorado and Jeff A. Tyler of Los Angeles, California; God Father and Uncle, James Reifschneider of Carmichael, California; and numerous cousins, uncles, and aunts, extended family members and a host of friends especially his many cherished "Biker Buddies." Rodney was preceded in death by his Mother Odelia "Dee" in January of 1973; his Father Charlie in May of 1993; maternal grandparents, Dave and Pauline (Sinner) Henkel; paternal grandparents, Carl and Marie (Kramer) Reifschneider; uncle, Jack E. Reifschneider; and aunts, Claire and Phyliss Reifschneider.
A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 12pm-1pm , followed by a memorial service at Newcomer Funeral Home, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226. There will be no viewing, at Rodney's request cremation has taken place.
A Graveside Service and Inurnment on December 12th at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery on West Highway 26, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A Celebration with Family and Friends will follow at the Remington Club in Minatare, Nebraska (Former American Legion).
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Rodney's honor may be made in care of his son, Caden J. Tyler.
To share a memory of Rodney or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
His parents relocated to Gering, Nebraska where Rodney attended West Ward and Northfield Elementary Schools. He graduated from Gering High School in 1977 and later continued his education at the University of Nebraska, majoring in business management. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Rodney was a member of Salem Congregational Church for many years and was confirmed April, 1973.
Rodney enjoyed horses and participated with his family in many activities. He was an avid rider, a member of the Bit and Spur 4-H club for many years, serving as a reporter. One highlight of his riding career was when he and his father rode in the Centennial Nebraskaland Pony Express Re-Run in 1967. Rodney was a motorcycle enthusiast and participated in many fundraisers over the years. His other love was Mustangs, his favorite was his blue 1971 Fastback Mustang. For a brief time, Rodney farmed for his father in the Bridgeport, Nebraska area. He had a life long career in construction from carrying bricks to operating million dollar projects. His career took him to many states, most recently in Maine, before ill health forced him to retire.
Rodney C. Reifschneider 56, passed away November 15, 2014 in Centennial, Colorado surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rodney is survived by his son, Caden Jeffrey Tyler; sister and brother-in-law, Pamela D. & TJ Martin of Kearney, Nebraska; sister Patricia M. Steinle (Fiancee Brad Hall) of Minatare, Nebraska; Step-Mother, Doris Reifschneider of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; nephews, Garrett R. Martin and Ross C. Martin of Kearney, Nebraska, Zane Tyler of LaSalle, Colorado, Tristan Tyler of Denver, Colorado; niece, Paige L. Steinle of Minatare, Nebraska; brothers-in-law, Jim R. Tyler of Denver, Colorado and Jeff A. Tyler of Los Angeles, California; God Father and Uncle, James Reifschneider of Carmichael, California; and numerous cousins, uncles, and aunts, extended family members and a host of friends especially his many cherished "Biker Buddies." Rodney was preceded in death by his Mother Odelia "Dee" in January of 1973; his Father Charlie in May of 1993; maternal grandparents, Dave and Pauline (Sinner) Henkel; paternal grandparents, Carl and Marie (Kramer) Reifschneider; uncle, Jack E. Reifschneider; and aunts, Claire and Phyliss Reifschneider.
A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 12pm-1pm , followed by a memorial service at Newcomer Funeral Home, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226. There will be no viewing, at Rodney's request cremation has taken place.
A Graveside Service and Inurnment on December 12th at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery on West Highway 26, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A Celebration with Family and Friends will follow at the Remington Club in Minatare, Nebraska (Former American Legion).
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Rodney's honor may be made in care of his son, Caden J. Tyler.
To share a memory of Rodney or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Rodney was born September 12, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to Charles R. Reifschneider and Odelia Ruth "Dee" (Henkel) Reifschneider. He was baptized October, 1958 at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
His parents relocated to Gering, Nebraska where Rodney attended West Ward and Northfield Elementary Schools. He graduated from Gering High School in 1977 and later continued his education at the University of Nebraska, majoring in business management. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Rodney was a member of Salem Congregational Church for many years and was confirmed April, 1973.
Rodney enjoyed horses and participated with his family in many activities. He was an avid rider, a member of the Bit and Spur 4-H club for many years, serving as a reporter. One highlight of his riding career was when he and his father rode in the Centennial Nebraskaland Pony Express Re-Run in 1967. Rodney was a motorcycle enthusiast and participated in many fundraisers over the years. His other love was Mustangs, his favorite was his blue 1971 Fastback Mustang. For a brief time, Rodney farmed for his father in the Bridgeport, Nebraska area. He had a life long career in construction from carrying bricks to operating million dollar projects. His career took him to many states, most recently in Maine, before ill health forced him to retire.
Rodney C. Reifschneider 56, passed away November 15, 2014 in Centennial, Colorado surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rodney is survived by his son, Caden Jeffrey Tyler; sister and brother-in-law, Pamela D. & TJ Martin of Kearney, Nebraska; sister Patricia M. Steinle (Fiancee Brad Hall) of Minatare, Nebraska; Step-Mother, Doris Reifschneider of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; nephews, Garrett R. Martin and Ross C. Martin of Kearney, Nebraska, Zane Tyler of LaSalle, Colorado, Tristan Tyler of Denver, Colorado; niece, Paige L. Steinle of Minatare, Nebraska; brothers-in-law, Jim R. Tyler of Denver, Colorado and Jeff A. Tyler of Los Angeles, California; God Father and Uncle, James Reifschneider of Carmichael, California; and numerous cousins, uncles, and aunts, extended family members and a host of friends especially his many cherished "Biker Buddies." Rodney was preceded in death by his Mother Odelia "Dee" in January of 1973; his Father Charlie in May of 1993; maternal grandparents, Dave and Pauline (Sinner) Henkel; paternal grandparents, Carl and Marie (Kramer) Reifschneider; uncle, Jack E. Reifschneider; and aunts, Claire and Phyliss Reifschneider.
A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 12pm-1pm , followed by a memorial service at Newcomer Funeral Home, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226. There will be no viewing, at Rodney's request cremation has taken place.
A Graveside Service and Inurnment on December 12th at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery on West Highway 26, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A Celebration with Family and Friends will follow at the Remington Club in Minatare, Nebraska (Former American Legion).
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Rodney's honor may be made in care of his son, Caden J. Tyler.
To share a memory of Rodney or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
His parents relocated to Gering, Nebraska where Rodney attended West Ward and Northfield Elementary Schools. He graduated from Gering High School in 1977 and later continued his education at the University of Nebraska, majoring in business management. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Rodney was a member of Salem Congregational Church for many years and was confirmed April, 1973.
Rodney enjoyed horses and participated with his family in many activities. He was an avid rider, a member of the Bit and Spur 4-H club for many years, serving as a reporter. One highlight of his riding career was when he and his father rode in the Centennial Nebraskaland Pony Express Re-Run in 1967. Rodney was a motorcycle enthusiast and participated in many fundraisers over the years. His other love was Mustangs, his favorite was his blue 1971 Fastback Mustang. For a brief time, Rodney farmed for his father in the Bridgeport, Nebraska area. He had a life long career in construction from carrying bricks to operating million dollar projects. His career took him to many states, most recently in Maine, before ill health forced him to retire.
Rodney C. Reifschneider 56, passed away November 15, 2014 in Centennial, Colorado surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rodney is survived by his son, Caden Jeffrey Tyler; sister and brother-in-law, Pamela D. & TJ Martin of Kearney, Nebraska; sister Patricia M. Steinle (Fiancee Brad Hall) of Minatare, Nebraska; Step-Mother, Doris Reifschneider of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; nephews, Garrett R. Martin and Ross C. Martin of Kearney, Nebraska, Zane Tyler of LaSalle, Colorado, Tristan Tyler of Denver, Colorado; niece, Paige L. Steinle of Minatare, Nebraska; brothers-in-law, Jim R. Tyler of Denver, Colorado and Jeff A. Tyler of Los Angeles, California; God Father and Uncle, James Reifschneider of Carmichael, California; and numerous cousins, uncles, and aunts, extended family members and a host of friends especially his many cherished "Biker Buddies." Rodney was preceded in death by his Mother Odelia "Dee" in January of 1973; his Father Charlie in May of 1993; maternal grandparents, Dave and Pauline (Sinner) Henkel; paternal grandparents, Carl and Marie (Kramer) Reifschneider; uncle, Jack E. Reifschneider; and aunts, Claire and Phyliss Reifschneider.
A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 12pm-1pm , followed by a memorial service at Newcomer Funeral Home, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226. There will be no viewing, at Rodney's request cremation has taken place.
A Graveside Service and Inurnment on December 12th at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery on West Highway 26, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A Celebration with Family and Friends will follow at the Remington Club in Minatare, Nebraska (Former American Legion).
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Rodney's honor may be made in care of his son, Caden J. Tyler.
To share a memory of Rodney or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
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Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
901 South Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
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Memorial Service
Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
901 South Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
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West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family
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