From: Clairene Irwin/Putts Radi

Duluth,  MN

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Hello Everyone, Just read Rodney's obit and wanted to send my condolences to all his family especially his Mom & Dad & sisters. Just got off thephone w/brother Butch in Denver & he told me a story about when he & Rodney were little kids that Uncle Delbert & my Dad Wayne would go pheasant hunting & Rodney & Butch were their dogs who would scare up the birds for them! We got a chuckle out of that! So I am sharing that story. I too have many fond memories of growing up together and I thank you for them. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Putts

From: marilyn poole

yuma,  az

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I am sorry to learn about Rod's death and really hoping that he was going to recover. I guess if I were in Fargo right now, I would have gone up to the hospital and encouraged Rod to recover from his illness. I know how happy he was to retire from the VA and ready to enjoy his retirement with his wife. I am the LPN that worked the ward on 3rd floor and Rod was our janitor. I was the one that performed the heimlock procedure when Rod was choking on his pills by the kitchen sink and Rod never forgot that incident. I am terribly sorry for Rod's wife and parents. This is too bad that it happened. Take care, marilyn poole

From: Patti Burwick

Fargo,  ND

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To Anne and Rod's family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I really enjoyed working with Rod - he was always so friendly and kind - I liked joking with him. I wish he had been able to enjoy his retirement. I am so sad for all of you. Patti Burwick

From: Christi Tweet

West Fargo,  ND

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I had a pleasure meeting Rodney thru my work at Travel and Transport. Anne and Rodney booked cruises with us. Infact the last one they booked was a Hawaii cruise. Very nice man. I am just happy you were able to take those cruises a great memory for Anne.

From: Colena Critelli

Fargo,  ND

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Anne and family, Rodney was a kind, funny and caring man. He will be missed by many people at the VA. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

From: Char Feldman

Fargo,  ND

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I am not in Fargo at the moment or I would be giving Anne a big hug. I close my eyes and easily see Rod's smiling face, joking voice, and zeal for life. He would talk to me about retirement often and was so looking forward to enjoying life in retirement. I am so sad he died but I take comfort in a "Master Plan" and take comfort in my memories of Rod. Anne, all my best and I will give you a hug when I am back in Fargo. God Bless!

From: Jessica Remund

Glyndon,  Mn

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Anne and family I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rodney for many years and truley enjoyed him as a person. We used to talk in the hall ways or the break room, and Rodneys talk would relax me so, it was because he himself was so relaxed. We talked alot about his shop that he was getting ready for retirement, the new heater he put in so he could stay warm over the winter. Rodney also had nothing but good things to say about Anne, his mother and father, and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Anne and all of Rodneys family.

From: Roger Bock

Brandon,  Florida

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I was so sorry to hear about Rodney. I often read the Fargo Forum on line and was saddened to see his name . I have great memories of Rodney while we were growing up in rural Moorhead. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children and to his parents and sisters.

From: Nancy R. Smestad

Fargo,  ND

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Anne and family. My heart is heavy with the sadness for your loss. Rodney was a kind, warm and generous person. He always had a huge smile and funny lighthearted personality. Rodney always had a kind word and would brighten my day. It has been a privledge to know him and work with him the past 30 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

From: Michael Hersrud

Doha, Qatar, 

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I am very sorry to hear about uncle Rod. I will miss our random conversations during holiday events and catch up on life. I enjoyed hearing about his recent travel adventures and of course how much he loved being retired :) I feel I spent my entire childhood growing up with Uncle Rod nearby.. from family events, fishing at the lake or enjoying an unplanned night at grandma and grandpa's. My sympathy goes out to Anne, Curtis, Kevin, Grandma and Grandpa and the entire family. I am sorry I cannot make it back for the funeral, but I give my love and best wishes to everyone. Every time I see a pizza hut I am reminded of all the gift certificates Rod gave to me when I was younger and it puts a smile on my face. love michael

From: John Reitmeier

Crookston,  MN

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Delbert & Dulice & Family, Our sympathies on your loss of Rodney! I told Dad (Willard) about it after we got the call from Marvin. We have been reminiscing since that time. Dad is home bound so we won't get down for the funeral, but I hope to be at the burial. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John & Willard & Jane

From: Michelle Violet

Hawley,  MN

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I am sorry to hear of Rod's sudden and unexpected death. Rod was friendly and always seemed to have a nice/kind word for everyone-it also seemed he knew everyone's name at the VA. With sadness and sympathy. Michelle Violet-LPN VA Medical Center

From: Dianne Halfen

Forest Lake,  MN

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Delbert, Dulice, Debbie & Karen and all of Rodney's family - you are in our thoughts and prayers today. Thank you for the childhood memories of visits both to and from Chisholm. I have a vivid image of Rodney sitting with aunts and uncles at Harold and Evy's restaurant in West Fargo for a Thanksgiving feast. The Reitmeier clan has quite a legacy. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures of Rodney and family on the website. May you cherish and enjoy those memories as you lay Rod to rest today and for the years to come. Many hugs and tears from Cousin / Niece, Dianne (Ivanca) Halfen and also cousins Bob and Patti

From: Eileen Birchfield

Fargo,  ND

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My heart goes out to you all especially the family. Rodney was a wonderful person to work with and I just can't believe that it is true. May he rest peacefully and may you know how many people care and respected him for the wonderful person that he was. I will miss seeing him here at the VA.

From: Marlain(Finke) Graffis

Fargo,  ND

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Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Rodney will be missed very much.

From: Deb Hersrud

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To our beloved brother, Rod. Don and I will truly miss you, Rod!! You were the best brother and brother-in-law we could've ever asked for! You were so full of life, generous, loving, and you had the biggest heart ever...:) Thanks for all the great memories on every Holiday, Birthday, and special Anniversaries, too, and especially for your love to our wonderful parents that so dearly miss you already!!! Your care and concern for your boys over the years was very sincere and genuine and they, too, will miss their beloved Dad. Our hearts are very heavy as we lay you to rest and say our goodbyes for now. We will meet up again later, I'm certain, Rod. I will always remember your laughter and your cute dimpled nose when you had a really good hardy laugh going!! We love you so much and will always do so...Rest in Peace, Rod!! God bless your soul. Love from your sister, Deb and brother-in-law, Don

From: Pam Prudhomme

COMSTOCK,  Minnesota

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Rod and I got to talking on more than one occassion about all the people we knew in Crookston (that's where I'm from). Alot of Reitmeiers...alot of Prudhommes..alot of relatives. It was great meeting & getting to know Rod. My prayers for Anne and family.