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Ralph Rhoads Obituary
Ralph Richard Rhoads
January 30, 1949 - June 27, 2022
Ralph Richard Rhoads, 73, Lincoln passed away June 27, 2022. Born January 30, 1949, in Chadron, NE to Edwin and Anita (Lewis) Rhoads. Ralph graduated from Chadron High School and attended Chadron State College. He married Karen Kearns on May 19, 1973, in Rushville, NE. Ralph worked many years for Burlington Northern Railroad as a machinist.
Family members include his wife Karen, sons Matthew (Wendy) Rhoads and Adam (Johanna) Rhoads, all of Lincoln; son Rich (Alicia) Robertson of Crawford; daughter Amanda (Brian) Kaup, Bassett, NE; 7 grandchildren Cale, Emory, Avalyn, Remy, Lukas, Rowan, and Reece; brother Ed (Sherry) Rhoads, Alliance, NE; sister Anita Rhoads, Rapid City, SD; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (7-6-22) Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive. Prior burial in Emerald Cemetery. Memorials to St. Monica's, 120 Wedgewood Drive, Lincoln, NE 68510; stmonicas.com. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com
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