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Darwin F. Rodacker
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Birth: Jul. 2, 1934
Wells County
North Dakota, USA
Death: Dec. 17, 2016
Garrison
McLean County
North Dakota, USA
Darwin F. Rodacker, age 82, of Carrington, ND, died peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Benedictine Living Center, Garrison, ND.
Darwin was born to Fredrick and Alvina (Stolp) Rodacker on July 2, 1934, in rural Bowdon, ND. He grew up and attended school in Bowdon, graduating in 1953. One of his greatest joys was recounting the many memories he had of playing basketball as a beloved Bowdon Beaver!
Darwin was drafted in to the Army and served in the Korean War in 1958, where he served his country as a medic. After returning to North Dakota, he would settle in Carrington. Darwin married Donna (Lyman) Rodacker, and they would welcome two children, Karen and Jason.
Darwin would work many various jobs throughout his life including, threshing, road construction, and building. Yet, overall, his true passion was a builder. He went on to start his own company, Rodacker Construction, in 1970. He would build many residential homes in the Carrington area before he retired.
Darwin married Arlene (Nysted) Rodacker on December 20, 1975, joining their growing families and welcoming Grant, Craig, Timothy and Brenda Lee. Together they were blessed with 40 years of marriage.
Darwin was a charismatic gentleman who could always be counted on for a good laugh. He enjoyed working with his hands and tinkering in his wood shop. In the summer, he was likely to be found tending his large garden or just enjoying the outdoors. He loved to watch his grandchildren play sports, and he was never shy about bragging about all of them. Most Saturdays he could be found playing cards. He was always up for a great game of Pinochle.
He is survived by his wife Arlene, his children: Karen (Chad) Harrington, Fargo, Jason Rodacker, Fargo, Brenda (Jess) Bush, New Rockford, Grant Stegmeier, Aberdeen, SD, Craig (Cindy) Stegmeier, Glendale, AZ; eight grandchildren; two brothers Virgil (Dorothy) Rodacker, Bakersfield, CA, Winston Dennis (Peggy) Rodacker, Round Lake, WI; one sister Donna (Lewis) Johnson, Bowdon; and one sister-in-law Joan Rodacker.
Darwin was preceded in death by his parents; son Timothy Stegmeier; brother Howard Rodacker; one sister-in-law Darlene.
Evans Funeral Home
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Parents:
Fred C Rodacker (1894 - 1982)
Alvina Rose Stolp Rodacker (1909 - 2003)
Children:
Timothy N Stegmeier (1967 - 1996)*
Sibling:
Howard E. Rodacker (1929 - 2009)*
Darwin F. Rodacker (1934 - 2016)
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Carrington Cemetery
Carrington
Foster County
North Dakota, USA
Created by: D Kauffman
Record added: Mar 24, 2017
Find A Grave Memorial# 177708089
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