Rodney Joseph Soukup

Tracy, I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you with prayers. May God hold you close through the tough times.

Professor Soukup was a great teacher, advisor, and mentor to me. After taking an introductory circuits class from him at the University of Nebraska, he called me into to his office to ask if I´d want to work in his lab as an undergraduate. I jumped at the opportunity, and I´m glad I did. I learned what it was like to work in academic research, and it gave me a chance to continue that work as a graduate student. He became my advisor and incredible mentor. I learned a lot about electrical engineering from him, and his training and kindness has stuck with me to this day. He had an impact on me that will last forever, just as I´m sure he has for everyone else who got to know him. Thank you, Professor Soukup, for taking me under your wings.

Professor Soukup was a teacher and Mentor to me. I love you Rod, I will never forget you, and I promise to plant many trees in your memory.

Sad to hear of Rodney's passing. I took a solar cell class from him in my senior EE year and recall how much he required from us. As chair he also allowed me to begin the graduate program there early that year as he asked (to 3 digits!) my grade point average. More recently he supported my senior like member status in the IEEE. I am grateful to have known him and he was always kind and helpful to me. May God bless him and the family. -Bob Kelty, retired-UNL Physics

Dearest Tracy and Soukup Family,
Our sincerest condolences to you on losing Rod. He was a great man and colleague. Sohrab joined ECE department while Rod was at the helm and started his academic career under his guidance and mentorship. May he Rest In Peace as we keep fond memories of him in our minds and hearts.

I´m so glad that I got to know Rod. We ushered at church together for many years. I know he was very proud of his family. I will keep you all in my prayers

Our most heartfelt condolences to Tracy and the Soukup family for their irreplaceable loss. Rod served as an inspiration and a mentor to Ram when he (Ram) joined UNL as a new faculty member in 1988. Rod helped Ram develop and nurture his career at UNL and provided great advice. My his soul rest in eternal peace and may the Lord Almighty give his family the strength and fortitude to bear this bereavement.