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Kenneth Roderfeld Obituary
Roderfeld, Kenneth Leo
70, of Alton, died peacefully on Monday, August 30. Born June 11, 1951, to Alvin Roderfeld and the late Lucille (Pavelek) Roderfeld.
He was a 1969 graduate of Alton Senior High School. He attended Western Illinois University majoring in architecture until a swimming accident in September 1971 left him paralyzed. As a quadriplegic at age 20, he changed his major and graduated from SIUE in 1977 with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.
He worked at First National Bank in Alton in the auditing department and became a computer programmer at their data processing affiliate, MIPCO. He later worked as a program analyst at Mercantile Bank in downtown St. Louis until 2001.
Kenny is survived by his father and three sisters.
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Dave and JoAnn Manning
September 16, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Kenny was a wonderful person. So many accomplishments in his life.
Celia Roderfeld Full
September 5, 2021
My father Albert G. Roderfeld was related to Kenny's father. I went through Alton High with Kenny sitting near me during assemblys. Talked with him at all the reunions. Last one was in Grafton. Always a pleasant, easy going, gentle soul to talk to. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be sorely missed. Prayers to all in the family. Celia A. Roderfeld-Full
Therese Kiel
September 3, 2021
Joyce, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Your family will be in my prayers.
gary l klucker
September 2, 2021
Shirley and Joyce, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother Kenneth. Barb and my thoughts are with you both.
Ron Schwartz
September 2, 2021
I had the honor of working with Ken at Mercantile Bank. One of the most determined and kindest people I've ever known. It was a pleasure to know and work with him. My sympathies for your loss.
Chuck DeLorme
September 1, 2021
Shirley and other family members. Our hearts and prayers go out to y´all for all the love and support you gave Kenny over the last 70 years. His drive and his successes speak for themselves. Kenny life was molded in the first 20 years and when life through him a curveball he and his family were able to play a great game for the next 50 years. I´m sure in the eyes of many who observed Kenny and the family over the last 50 years know in the their hearts that his struggle and life were full of many winning moments. Many disabled people can get around town because of Kenny efforts. May God Bless all y´all as you privately celebrate Kenny life and achievements in the coming days.
Kathy Fahey
September 1, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Kenny at 1st. National. He was such a nice person. I will keep you in my prayers.
E Robert Schoeberle
September 1, 2021
Our heartfelt symphony goes out to the Roderfeld family on the death of Kenneth. We had the pleasure of meeting Kenneth and his neice married out grandson John. Our prayers go out to the family and friends for their loss.
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