Ralph Richard Rhoads

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Ralph Richard Rhoads, 73, Lincoln passed away June 27, 2022. Born January 30, 1949, in Chadron, NE to Edwin and Anita (Lewis) Rhoads.

Ralph graduated from Chadron High School and attended Chadron State College. He married Karen Kearns on May 19, 1973, in Rushville, NE.

Ralph worked many years for Burlington Northern Railroad as a machinist.

Family members include his wife Karen, sons Matthew (Wendy) Rhoads and Adam (Johanna) Rhoads, all of Lincoln; son Rich (Alicia) Robertson of Crawford; daughter Amanda (Brian) Kaup, Bassett, NE; 7 grandchildren Cale, Emory, Avalyn, Remy, Lukas, Rowan, and Reece; brother Ed (Sherry) Rhoads, Alliance, NE; sister Anita Rhoads, Rapid City, SD; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (7-6-22) Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive. Prior burial in Emerald Cemetery.

Memorials to: St. Monica’s, 120 Wedgewood Drive, Lincoln, NE 68510 stmonicas.com

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Services

July6

Memorial Service

11:00 am CST

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

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July 11, 2022

I met Ralph while working on the railroad. He was a machinist and I was an electrician. We got along very well. I always admired his work ethic. Ralph worked in the truck shop tearing down and building traction motors. This had to be one of the toughest and physically demanding jobs on the railroad. He did it day in and day out. I never heard him complain. I miss those days working on the railroad and eating lunch with Ralph.