Rodney Wehrer, age 44, of Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday October 25, 2003 in Loup County, Nebraska in an automobile accident. Funeral Services are 10:30 am Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with the Rev. Del Lape officiating. Visitation is after 5 pm Tuesday at St. Anthony Church with a Vigil service at 7:00 pm, also at the church. Visitation continues Wednesday morning at St. Anthony's. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Rodney Wehrer was born August 12, 1959 in Columbus to Kennard and Arlys (Dolesh) Wehrer. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1977. He went to work for Union Pacific Railroad and worked in various positions there throughout his 26 year career. He also worked for A. Glenn Kluck feedlots in Richland and for Wegener Farms. In September he moved to his new home at Duncan Lakes. He enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, Nascar, and spending time with his dog Niko. He was a member of the River Rats Association and Brotherhood of the Maintenance of Way.
Rodney & Niko
He is survived by:
Mother: Arlys Wehrer of Columbus, NE
Sister: Kendra Wehrer of Columbus, NE
Grandmother: Elsie Dolesh of Columbus, NE
Uncle: Brian Dolesh of Columbus, NE
Uncle: Larry Dolesh of Las Vegas, NV
He is preceded in death by:
Father: Kennard Wehrer
Brother: Lonny Wehrer
Grandfather: Edward Dolesh
Grandfather: Leonard Wehrer
SERVICE FOLDER
In Memory of
Rodney Wehrer
BORN DIED
August 12, 1959 October 25, 2003
Columbus, Nebraska Loup County, Nebraska
SERVICES
Vigil 7:00 pm Tuesday; St. Anthony Church
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; October 29, 2003
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Columbus, Nebraska
CLERGY
Rev. Del Lape
MUSIC
St. Anthony Choir
PALLBEARERS
Mike Blaser Rick Hoegerl John Massman
Brian Dolesh Randy Evans Jeff Connelly
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Union Pacific Railroad Co-Workers
Kortney Kaminski Brad Phillips Jim Oppliger
Brad Husmann Keith Bruhn Charlie Ewert
Tracy Dodson Tom Daniels Craig Person
INTERMENT
St. Bonaventure Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska
A lunch will be served at St. Anthony Social Hall
immediately following the graveside services.