Oliver L. Rodenberg

Graveside services for Oliver L. Rodenberg, 79, of Davenport, IA, will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery in Rock Island, IL. Those wishing to attend should gather at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary by 11:15 a.m. on Thursday. The family will greet friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Rodenberg died on Friday, December 31, 2010, at Forest Hill Health & Rehab Center in East Moline, IL.Oliver Lee Rodenberg was born in Guttenberg, IA on March 26, 1931, the son of Oliver and Ruth (Johnson) Rodenberg. He served as a Private in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his military obligations, he married Cynthia May Wilsey in Davenport, IA. She preceded him in death in May of 1997. Mr. Rodenberg worked for many years for the City of Davenport in the Street's Department. In earlier years he had worked for Alter & Sons. He most especially enjoyed being outdoors, building flat boats, and being on the river. Former memberships include the Davenport Moose and Eagles.He is survived by a Daughter: Patty Eckhardt of Muscoda, WI; a Son: Oliver Rodenberg of Davenport; two Step-daughters: Sandra Benson of Davenport, Barb Wright of Kingman, AZ; a Step-son: Fred Claussen of Davenport; a Long time Companion: Beulah Nefzger; Special friends and caregivers: Gloria Cady and Denise Schafer; 10 Grandchildren; 23 Great-grandchildren; 9 Great-great-grandchildren.Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital.