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1938

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2025

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Rodney Dahlquist Obituary

Rodney C. Dahlquist

February 23, 1938 - July 29, 2025

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Holgar; and brother, David.

He is survived by wife, Gloria; children, Ruthie (Jake), Rodney Jr. (Katie), Susan (Dave), and Ryan; grandchildren, Christina, Natalie, Aidan, Aiden, London, and Marilyn; and extended family; and friends.

VISITATION: Saturday, August 9, at 9 a.m., followed by FUNERAL SERVICE at St. Mark Lutheran Church (1821 N 90th St.). Interment to follow service at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7, 2025.

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9

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Mark Lutheran Church

1821 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE 68114

Aug

9

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St Mark Lutheran Church

1821 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68114

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Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 CENTER ST, Omaha, NE 68106

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