Janet And Jenny, sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, who in many ways was a father figure for me growing up. A man of wisdom and understanding, with a great sense of humor.
Hugh (cousin Bud) Hatcher
February 09, 2018 | Salt Lake City, UT
My father worked with Roy at Nielson-Peterson many years ago and his was a name I remember fondly from my childhood. I had the opportunity to meet him at the Conestoga Mall some years ago and after my father had passed. Roy was wearing a Teamsters jacket and because of that we struck-up a conversation. We shared memories of many years ago of Roy and my father as co-workers. He was such a warm and wonderful man. My condolences at his loss.
Mary Grotzky-Athey
February 09, 2018 | Aurora, NE
Dear Jenny:
I was sorry to hear of Roy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Even though, he was 90, I was also surprised as I had seen him several times in the last few months and he seemed to be physically well and in good spirits.
George Howard
February 08, 2018 | Hastings, NE
rest in peace uncle bert.
kimberly redditt
February 08, 2018 | Vicksburg, MS
Janet & Jenny Jo,
We are so sorry for your loss. I always remember going to Roy and Mary's for Christmas Eve. Such fun memories. Please know we are thinking of you at this time.
Cori Sonnenfeld
February 07, 2018 | Kearney, NE
Janet & Jenny Jo: I will miss seeing your dad at the races when home. He was a big part of our family. My love and prayers are with you.
Daisy Thomas
February 07, 2018 | Tavares, FL
Roy D. Cadwalader, 90, of Grand Island, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at CHI St. Francis in Grand Island.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Apfel Funeral Home with the Reverend Lonnie Logan officiating. Visitation will be Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later time.
Roy was born on March 29, 1927 in Loup City, NE, the son of Walter and Daisy (Fletcher) Cadwalader. He grew up in Grand Island. He entered the United States Navy on April 11, 1944 and served during WWII, he was honorably discharged on May 23, 1946. Roy was a bus driver for Greyhound Bus Depot when he met the love of his life, Mary Wanitschke. She was a waitress at the Jamison Café where he would stop on his routes. They were united in marriage on May 21, 1955 in Aurora, the couple then made their home in Grand Island. Roy was employed by the Grand Island Fire Department, a long time truck driver for Nelson-Peterson, and then for Briggs. He worked for the Bureau of Reclamation, retiring in 1990. He later served as a crossing guard for Gates Elementary School in Grand Island.
He was a member of the VFW, Platt Duetsche, Liederkranz, Saddle Club, American Legion and Teamsters. Roy was a skilled carpenter, loved a good game of cards and helping his neighbors. He enjoyed the horse races, taking care of his yard, Nebraska sports, and most importantly, his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory include his two daughters: Janet (Stephen) Griffin of Grand Island and Jennifer Cadwalader of Grand Island; two grandchildren: Cass (Tom) Didier of Lincoln, NE and Casey (Brionne) Griffin of Grant, NE; one great-grandchild: Caylieh Griffin; brother, Bert Cadwalader of Bountiful, UT.; sister, Alvina “Blanche” Kissler of Casper, WY.; and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law & cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, great-grandson August F. Didier, sisters; Edna, Evelyn, Mary, Dorothy and Lillian; brothers, Milford and Fred.
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