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RODDA, Richard Holliway
In Sacramento August 30, 2006. A native of Sacramento aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Laurena Scott Rodda for 70 years. Loving father of Kathryn King of Sacramento, Gayle Rodda Kurtz of New York City and Scott and Judith Rodda of Tahoe City. Cherished grandfather of Katie Kurtz, Susannah Kurtz, Ann Moll, David Rodda, Richard Rodda and Sarah Rodda; and great-grandfather of 6. Dearest brother of Albert S. Rodda and brother in law of Raymond A. Scott. He was a graduate of Stanford University and worked for McClatchy Newspapers from 1934 to 1977 where he was political editor from 1963 to 1977. Friends are welcome to attend memorial services Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 11:00 am at First Christian Church, 39th & Folsom Blvd. Private inurnment at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Donations to First Christian Church Scholarship Fund or Triple R Adult Day Program, 915 27th Street.
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Ed Yenick
September 7, 2006
I grew up as a neighbor to the Rodda family in the forties and fifties. I knew Dick as a Great father and neighbor. My sympathy to Laurena, Kathryn, Gayle and Scott.
Jeanette Amey
September 7, 2006
Dear Laurena,
I am so sorry to hear about Dick. Even though I have not seen him in a very long time, I remember him fondly from my days as a member of Freeport Christian Church. He was a very soft spoken person but knew how to get things done around the church. He was an inspiration and I am happy to have known him.
Mrs. Jeanette Campbell Amey
Carl Depew
September 5, 2006
When we look back at the Bee of the 40s and 50s and think of the young guys sitting around the City Desk we now realize what a talented group they really were. In the 60s and 70s they took the paper to new, higher levels of excelence.
Dick Rodda was one of the best of the best and had the highest respect of his colleagues at the paper, over at the Capitol and around the State. Respect that was well deserved.
I'd like to think that Dick and Pete Phillips are up there talking about the Governor's race. That would be some conversation.
To the whole Rodda from our family we extend our love and sympathy.
When we look back at the history of the Bee, Dick Rodda was one of the great ones.
Jeff Raimundo
September 5, 2006
Dick Rodda taught me much about the craft of journalism, especially fairness. He proved you didn't have to be cynical to be a tough reporter. He was passionate about his views but he never let them creep into print. A great role model.
Wendy Earls
September 5, 2006
We have been employed by the Rodda Family for about 15 years. It was my pleasure to visit with Mr. Rodda and share some wonderful stories of his travels,and interests in the Railways. He was a fine example to his entire family.Wendy and Lew Earls
stan atkinson
September 4, 2006
What a fair-minded and committed journalist Dick was!
For us younger pups..he was a true role model of the excellence possible in the craft.
He was always so kind and gracious to me.
I admired..and appreciated Dick greatly!
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