Todd Alan Rhoades 1950-2007

DIETRICK, RHOADES

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 10/16/2007 at 19:30:54

Todd Rhoades

Todd Alan Rhoades, of Crystal Lake, Ill., formerly of Postville, passed away on Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at Provena St. Joseph's Hospital. He was 56.

A memorial service was held on Friday, Aug. 24, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. A private internment followed.

Todd was born on Sept. 14, 1950, to Charles "Bill" and Alice (Dietrick) Rhoades in Waterloo. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School, and then received his Associates Degree from Des Moines Community College. He served in the National Guard from 1970-1974. On Aug. 19, 1972, he was united in marriage to his wife Kris at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls.

Todd was employed at Follett Software in McHenry, Ill., as a computer programmer. He formerly was employed as the computer programmer and a plant manager for Iowa Turkey Products in Postville.

Todd was an avid racquetball player and motorcycle rider.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Bill" Rhoades.

He is survived by his wife, Kris Rhoades, Crystal Lake, Ill.; two daughters, Stacy and Josie Rhoades, both of Chicago, Ill.; his mother, Alice Rhoades, Cedar Falls; and his siblings, Kim, Dan and Mark Rhoades, all of Cedar Falls, Ann Jackson, Seattle, Wash., and Brad Rhoades, Egan, Minn.

Cards may be sent to Kris Rhoades, 63 Pine Court, Cyrstal Lake, IL 60014.

Postville Herald-Leader, August 29, 2007