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RODNEY APPLEGATE Obituary

Rodney S. Applegate, 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away Feb. 5, 2017. Was born April 10, 1933, in KCKS to the late Francis and Charlieann Applegate. Rodney attended Shawnee Mission High School and graduated from K.U. with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in the natural gas transmission field in Kansas City and Bridgeport West VA. Rodney returned to the Kansas City area in 2003. Rodney is preceded in death by a son Rodney "Billy" William, and Maria, his previous wife of 48 years, and his brother Evan Applegate. Rodney is survived by his wife Marcia, his three sons; Dan (Patsy) Abernathy, James (Laura) Applegate, and Michael Applegate, his brothers (Francis) Ted (Haven) Applegate and Alan (Marilyn) Applegate, also his grandchildren Christopher and John Applegate, as well as great grandchildren. A visitation will be held at White Chapel Funeral Home Saturday Feb. 11 at 1pm. A celebration of life will follow at 2pm also at White Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wayside Waifs. Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 9, 2017.

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February 9, 2017

TO THE FAMILY;


My sincere condolences,may the promise at JOHN 6:40 give you comfort and hope in the days to come.





C.J.~Illinois

February 9, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about Rodney's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thank you for choosing to honor the memory of Rodney with gifts in his memory to Wayside Waifs.

With gratitude - your furry friends at Wayside Waifs

Linda & Charles Cather

February 8, 2017

Words cannot say how sad we feel. Rod and Maria were our very "much loved" neighbors and friends.

He was a brilliant engineer to work for and a tough competitor on the golf course. Chuck always figured that if he beat Rod that he would have a good chance to win the tournament. They had many good times golfing together.

We have so many great memories that will stay in our hearts forever.

Our heartfelt sympathy and love to all the family.

Maggie Dayton

February 7, 2017

Laura ... I was so saddened to learn of your father-in-law's passing. My heart goes out to you and your husband.

Keep in mind all the wonderful times you shared. Let the memories warm your heart.

With love, Maggie Dayton
(Your old second cousin)

Kenneth Davis

February 7, 2017

We are deeply saddened by your loss and the loss to all who knew Rod.
Everyone that knew him will cherish the memories they have of him.
My wife Robin and I offer our condolences. Rod was a very special person to me because He helped me as a close friend and mentor as I worked for him and with him for many years. During the time I worked with Rod I knew if laughter broke out around the corner or down the hall it Was probably Just Rod telling a story or joke to some of his many friends. There was never a dull moment with him.
Again we are sorry to hear the sad news but will always remember him as a most awesome person.

Kenny and Robin Davis

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