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Rodney Trowbridge Obituary

Trowbridge, Rodney 72, passed away April 6, 2020 due to Covid-19 and heart failure. Rod graduated from Wichita East, retired from Boeing after 32 years and owned several small businesses. Rod, Ryan and the whole family had a great time producing Wheatland Jam Music Festival. He and Barbara spent summers at the lake in Walker, Minnesota and loved spending time at the family farm just outside of Mena, Arkansas, where he was at the time of his passing. Rod loved to fly his Cessna 182 and playing cards; he could fix anything, cook everything, and would help anyone. Rod is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara, sons: Radley (Shalimar), Jeff, Ryan (Tasha), Russell (Kimberly) and 6 grandchildren: Ian, Allison, Dakota, Mabry, Robert and Royce. In lieu of flowers there is a GoFundMe page for the Grandkid's education at www.gofundme.com/rodney-trowbridge-memorial-fund. There will be a celebration of Rod's life when the Stay in Place restriction is lifted.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Apr. 12, 2020.

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Ron Becker

April 10, 2021

I worked with Rod at Boeing Aircraft and he was always an upbeat and inspiring person. Rest in peace Rod.

Chris Mize

May 24, 2020

I ur thoughts and prayers are with the Trowbridge family.

Richard Warren

April 19, 2020

Rod was definitely a one-of-a-kind guy. Played poker with him the past 15 years, and he was nothing but a joy to be around. He often said he never really came down for the poker, but to joke around with his friends and we all considered Rod our friend. He also was always willing to give a helping hand to whoever needed it. He was truly a joy to be around. He is definitely going to be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

Barb

April 13, 2020

Rod was a one of a kind friend just 2 doors down at the lake. He was there to help in so many ways, he loved our campfires and all our get togethers. We will miss his baked beans at the get togethers. But mostly I will miss the laser coming across when our Twins scored a homerun and signaling a Twins win. God bless and comfort Barb and their family.

Tim McCulloch

April 13, 2020

So sad to learn of Rod's passing, my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Thanks for the Jam, Rod, we'll miss you.

Treva Snyder

April 12, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary Jones

April 12, 2020

I worked with Rodney as a coworker and a employee while he was in management in the Boeing Machine Shop. It saddens me to hear of his passing.

Beverly Morris

April 12, 2020

I am so sorry about Rodney's passing. I had worked with him while at Boeing. I will be praying for your family.
He was a great man to know and work with. May God bless your family.

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