Roger Rhoades Obituary
Roger Lewis Rhoades, 73, passed away November 7, 2023. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Employee and U.S. Navy Veteran. In the Navy he was a corpsman, where part of his job was Recon and Ambush Patrol Corpsman with Marines on patrol.; they called him Doc. He was also an avid chiefs fan.
He was born on November 16, 1949 in Dodge City, Kansas to Mariellen and Lewis Rhoades. He died the day before his 45th wedding anniversary to his wife Patricia.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sisters, Cynthia Schaker, Beth Inwood; and brother, Richard Rhoades. He also thought of Debra and Scott McDaniel as a brother and sister. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Roger.
A memorial has been established with:
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67211
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1147 South Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211
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