Marvin Rhodes

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Marvin “Marv” Rhodes passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at the age of 95 years. His life was one of selfless service to everyone around him. He was a kind and generous man and will be missed terribly.

Marvin was born Nov. 15, 1930, to Roy and Elsie (Hyatt) Rhodes and grew up on a farm near Mason City, NE. Marvin graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree. In 1953, Marvin married Mary Kathleen Richards, who remained his wife for 65 years until her death in 2019.

Marvin worked at the UNL College of Agriculture for 37 years. Marvin spent the majority of his career working on diseases of livestock as a professor of Veterinary Science. On retirement, Marvin worked as a Handyman for 6 different charities for over 25 years.
Marvin was a member of Edenton Christian Church.

Marvin is survived by 4 children, Steven (Cheryl), Kristine (Jeff Rump), Kelly (Tracy) and Beth (Brian Cordell), seven grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren. Sister Marcella (Welch) resides in the Washington D.C. area. Preceded in death by brothers Rolland, Melvin, Donald and sisters Sarah and Melda.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 10,2026, 11:00am at Roper & Sons, 4300 O street, following a private burial. A live stream link of the service will being 10 minutes prior to the service at roperandsons.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Edenton Christian Church, Eastmont Foundation and UNL Foundation.

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February10

Funeral Service

11:00 am CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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February 9, 2026

PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center was one of those lucky non-profits that “Mr. Rhodes” supported for many years. The children and the staff all looked forward to his weekly visits. We gave him our list of repairs and projects and often worked right along side him, learning as we worked. He helped in the garden, built small floor tables and a picnic table, repaired gates, replaced lost puzzle pieces, and sometimes he even took projects home to work on. We experienced true generosity first hand and practiced gratitude in return. We were fortunate to know him.

– Lyn Dyck

February 9, 2026

To Marv’s family Marv was a great friend to me In addition to being a great brother-in-law. We mostly talked about Mary and Don and how much we missed our partners in life. I will miss our phone conversations and letters and one thing that Marv did for me that was extra special was the flowers he sent to me on my birthday and Valentine’s Day. Mary and I were born on the same day – July 20. Meant so much and I made sure he knew it. Your grief will be great during these next months. I know how much you will miss your dad. He was the kindest and most gentle person – so much like his brother Don. In fact that was one thing that drew me to him the most – his amazing resemblance to Don and even his voice. When he would call, it was always special for me because I could hear my husband‘s voice again. Thinking of you and praying that your memories will sustain you during the difficult days ahead. Gilda Rhodes