Rodney Ohlde

Rodney Kent Ohlde, 63, of Linn, KS passed away March 27, 2011. He was born July 14, 1947 in Clay Center, KS the son of Raymond and Gladys (Kahrs)Ohlde. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church on July 22, 1947. He graduated from Linn High School. He married Carol Helms on November 14, 1965. Rodney was devoted to his faith, family, farming and his community. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and traveling. He operated Ohlde Seed Farm until 2003. He then worked as a financial advisor for Linn Willow Creek Dairy. He also enjoyed helping his son farm near Linn. Rodney was very active in the community serving on numerous economic development boards for Washington County and Linn Housing Committees. He served as president of St. John's Lutheran Church and supports Linn Lutheran School. He served on the USD 223 School Board, Greenleaf COOP Board including 4 years as president, and the Kansas Seed Industry Association Board of Directors. He was named Outstanding Seedsman for the Seed Industry in 2009. He is preceded by his mother Gladys Ohlde. Survivors: Wife: Carol Ohlde, Linn, KS Daughter: Michelle and husband Que Meyer, Linn, KS Daughter: Kerri and husband Tim Winter, Wamego, KS Daughter: Kim and husband Darrel Savage, Topeka, KS Son: Brad and wife Callie Ohlde, Linn, KS Daughter: Tiffany and husband Matt Snyder, Salina, KS Father: Raymond Ohlde, Linn, KS Sister: Sandra and husband Denny Wallace, Rogers, AK Sister: Sonya and husband Randy Hiltgen, Palmer, KS Brother: Ronald and wife Anita Ohlde, Palmer, KS Grandchildren: Brady & Robyn Meyer, Taylor, Austin & Alexis Winter, Dalton, Mackenzie and Luke Savage, Morgan, Kaitlin and Tyler Ohlde, Destinee, Karsen and Kaden Snyder. Funeral Services: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM at the St. John Lutheran Church in Palmer, Kansas. Minister: Pastor Gene Holtorf Burial: St. John Cemetery, Palmer, Kansas. Visitation: Tuesday, March 29 from 5-8pm at the St. John Lutheran Church Palmer KS. Memorials: Rodney Ohlde Memorial Fund with benefits to the church or Linn Lutheran School c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.