Rodney Eldred, Jr

Former Hastings resident, Rodney Duane 'Bill' Eldred, Jr., 85, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Bryan LGH Medical Center West, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Services will be Saturday, January 10, 2004; 10:00 A.M. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hastings, Nebraska with Rev. Judith Allen and Rev. Dr. Dennis Patience officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska.

Mr. Eldred was born November 29, 1918 in Antioch, Nebraska to Rodney & Inez (Fellows) Eldred. He moved to Hastings, Nebraska after graduating from Kearney High School, Kearney, Nebraska. He married Dorothy Mae Stephenson on December 14, 1940 and she preceded him in death on September 15, 2003. He served in WWII as a staff sergeant in the 610th Medical Clearing Company Separate. After being self-employed for many years, he joined T-L Irrigation in 1969 until his retirement. They moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in April, 2003, due to health reasons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dorothy Mae, one brother, two sisters and one grandchild.

Survivors include,
Daughters & Sons-in-law:
Linda & Don Kissler - Hastings, NE
Nancy & Leo Jelinek - Lincoln, NE
Billie & Dan Hazelwood - Lincoln, NE
Son & Daughter-in-law: Rod & Nancy Eldred - Alpharetta, GA
5 Grandchildren:
DJ Kissler - Lincoln, NE
Adam Kissler - Hopkins, MO
Erik Jelinek - Lakewood, CO
Mallory Eldred - Alpharetta, GA
Connor Eldred - Alpharetta, GA
2 Great Granddaughters:
Kailey Kissler - Lincoln, NE
Natalee Kissler - Hopkins, MO
Sisters: Gwen Groom -
Kailua, Hawaii
Sharon Alexander - Missoula, MT

Memorial may be given to First Christian Church of Lincoln or First Christian Church of Hastings

VISITATION:
Thur. 1-8-04; 5pm-9pm
Fri. 1-9-04; 9am-9pm with family present from 7pm-9pm
Sat.1-10-04; 1 hr. prior to service at the church