LaVada Rodewald, 94 of North Platte, passed away October 24, 2015. She was born on January 24, 1921 to Lucius & Florence (Black) Tupper in Riverton NE.
She graduated from McPherson County High School and attended Normal Training at Kearney State College to become a school teacher. She married Donald Rodewald on May 22, 1942 and they resided south of Seneca, NE. They had a full life ranching in the Sandhill’s of southern Thomas County until 2006 when they moved to North Platte.
The Cattle Ranch LaVada and Don built together was her pride and passion. She was involved in the Extension Club in Logan County and involved in the Hall Church community of Ringgold. LaVada was very involved in her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s actives and did her best to attend all their actives. She spent the last several years perfecting her gardening, card playing and checker board skills with friends and family.
Survivors include special friend and checker board challenger Harold Rodewald; two daughters, Julie (Stan) Pettit of Stapleton, Linda Kemp of Tryon; one son, Robert (Deena) Rodewald of Sheridan, Mont.; Sister, Mary Kemp; and sister-in-law Bessie Broeder and Grace Anderson; seven grandchildren, Staci (Zarrin) Maliske of Roberts, Mont.; Lisa (Wade) Burke of Brady, Scott (Joy) Pettit of Riverton, Wyo., Rusty (Rachael) Kemp of Tryon, Shane (Angie) Pettit of Stapleton, Alan (Hillary) Rodewald of Shenandoah, Iowa, Terri (Cody) Kessler of Stapleton ;and 17 great grandchildren.
LaVada was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Donald of 66 years; brother, Lyle Tupper; sister, Hazel (Vic) Paxton; brothers- in-law, Leorice (Bub) McNutt and Emerson (Tom) Kemp Sr.
A memorial has been established and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com .
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Ringgold Free Methodist Church with Pastor James Paine officiating. Burial will follow in the Miller Cemetery, near Tryon. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.