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Myron Rodee
MYRON RODEE
Marion
Myron W. Rodee, 86, of Marion, died surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 20, 2014, at his home, due to complications from Lewey Body Parkinson's disease. Celebration of Life: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at As-cension Lutheran Church, Marion, by Pastor Linda Livingston.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; his children, Michael (Elizabeth) Rodee of Wichita, Kan., and Jodee (Robert) Gaines of Marion; grandsons, Benjamin Lohr and Mark (Becky) Rodee; granddaughters, Alyson Rodee, Kaitlyn Rodee, Molly Lohr and Katelyn (Taylor) Wilkin; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Lohr, Kylee Rodee, Alexandria Rodee and Eli Wilkin; and brother, Robert Rodee of Utah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Burrill; sisters, Myrna Sutton and Mardell Deputy; daughter, Brenda Kay Rodee, who died at age six; and grandson, Andy Rodee, who died at age six months.
Myron was born Nov. 26, 1927, in Emporia, Kan., the son of Burrill and Gladys (Wright) Rodee. After graduating from high school, Myron joined the Army serving during the U.S. occupation of Japan in World War II. Following his military service, he attended Emporia State Teachers College, where he earned his master's degree in special education. After teaching and coaching football in Kansas for several years, Myron went on to the University of Iowa to earn his Ph.D.
He served as director of Special Education for Grant Wood Area Education Agency for 23 years before his retirement.
During his retirement, Myron volunteered with Metro Youth football and Marion Athletic Booster Club. He enjoyed playing golf, building model railroads and was proud to have built a peaceful waterfall and pond that is still enjoyed by his family today.
Memorials may be directed to Newman Univers-ity Athletic Scholarship, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS, 67213, in memory of Andy and Brenda Rodee, Myron's daughter and grandson, or to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, P.O. Box 10704, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to VA Home Based Primary Care Team, Hospice of Mercy, Unity Point Hospice (especially to Jill the RN), and special friends, Pastor Linda Livingston and Carol Stiffler.
Please sign the online guest book for Myron at www.murdochfuneral home.com under obituaries.
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