Rodney grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a graduate of Emporia State with a degree in History. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971 and held a rank of SP5. He received several accommodations; National Defense Service medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary medal in Korea, and Sharpshooter (M-14, hand Grenade, M-16A1). He married Carol on April 27, 1974. He worked for Southwestern Bell and retired after 28 years. Rodney was a devout Christian and a member of Central Christian Church.
Rodney is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Frederick; son Jeff Frederick (Anna Frederick); brother Philip Frederick; granddaughter Ava.
Rodney was preceded in death by father HoBart Frederick and mother Lourie Shoffner-Frederick.
There are many ways to describe Rodney but Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, and Teacher really captures what he felt in his heart.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rodney's memory may be made to Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N Hillside St, Wichita, Kansas 67219; National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave Suite 204, Overland Park, Kansas 66202; and American Heart Association, 1861 N Rock Rd #380, Wichita, Kansas 67206.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MyLakeviewFuneralHome.com for the Frederick family.
