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Rodrick Wilson Obituary
He was born February 24, 1928 in Sedan, Kansas to parents Victor Charles and Inez Margie (Percy) Wilson. He was a Sedan High School graduate in the class of 1946. He attended Pittsburg State, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Education and Oklahoma State University with his Masters degree. He worked as a teacher and school administrator for Chautauqua, Elgin and Longton, Kansas. Rod continued his career with Bartlesville Public Schools until his retirement.
On May 8, 1949 Rod married Ethel Darlene Newton in the First Christian Church of Sedan, Kansas.
Rod was a member of East Bartlesville Christian Church and was active in the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. He also taught a children's Sunday School Class for many years.
Rod enjoyed piddling with his Model T and A cars and antique tractors as well as purchasing and selling his many treasures from garage sales. He also enjoyed working on antique clocks and teaching his craft to others.
He enjoyed square dancing with his wife Ethel of 67 years until her death on November 2, 2016.
He is survived by daughters Gwen Owen and husband Don of Bartlesville, Pam Wilson of Bartlesville and fiancé Marcos Nieto of Austin, Texas and Debbie Young and husband Mike of Dewey, Oklahoma; grandchildren Dustin Owen (Heather) of Owasso, Chris Owen (Alicia) of Kaw City, Aaron Estes (Tabitha) of Tahlequah, Dell Estes of Bartlesville, April Kidwell (Joe) of Owasso, Mikah Sanders (Cody) of Copan, Tarrah Dixon (Tyler) of Grove and seventeen great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Dorothy Wilson of Clearwater, Florida.
The family will receive guests Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at East Bartlesville Christian Church Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10am with graveside services to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan, Kansas.
Friends who wish may sign the online guestbook at www.stumpff.org
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles Townsley
November 9, 2019
Rod, you are going to be missed. Rod worked on my grandfather's Clock, several years ago. He loved to do things for people. Charles & Geraldine Townsley
Kathy (Phillips) Clear
November 3, 2019
Very sorry to hear this. He was my Principal at Jefferson elementary. He was a great mentor & friend.
Kathy (Phillips) Clear
Carol Thomas
October 30, 2019
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends
October 30, 2019
To all the Wilson Family -
I send my deepest sympathy to all of you. Rodrick and I both graduated from Sedan High School in 1946. I remember in Mr. Millard's American History Class he used to sketch pictures of us girls and he made us look good!. He was always a great person to talk with and know. Since we both ended up in Bartlesville, I saw him frequently. We both liked to go to garage sales and talk about our "finds". I'll miss seeing him around and I know it will be hard on all of the family as he was a great person to be with! Ilene Mullendore Butler
Grace McMillan
October 29, 2019
Rodrick will be missed at the Chautauqua Reunion. He was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you.
Stumpff Funeral Home
October 27, 2019
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