Rydberg, Roger E. (1941-2006)
RYDBERG, RICE, EADES, NODES, GAVER, RASMUSSEN, MOUNT
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 3/10/2010 at 22:58:19
Roger E. Rydberg - Aug. 14, 1941 - Nov. 13, 2006
Roger E. Rydberg, age 65 of Storm Lake, Iowa, died on Monday, November 13, 2006, at his home.
Roger E. Rydberg was born on August 14, 1941, at Shenandoah, Iowa, to Eldon and Julia (Rice) Rydberg. Roger received his education in Storm Lake and was a graduate of the Storm Lake High School. Following graduation, Roger worked at Fitzpatrick Motors in Storm Lake before continuing his education at Buena Vista University. He graduated from the university with a business degree.
Roger began his career working for the federal government as an auditor. Although he was amiable and friendly, Roger was not happy being away from Storm Lake and his family. He returned to Storm Lake where he lived the remainder of his life. Roger had been employed with Reckoff Oil and Rosdail’s and also loved helping his friends on their farms.
For many years Roger selflessly cared for his ailing mother and later for his father who was declining in health. No son could have been more loyal and faithful than Roger. He sacrificed his opportunities of a career, wife, and children of his own for his family.
Roger had an interest and appreciation for Ford and Mercury cars of the 1950’s and 1960’s vintage. He also enjoyed attending stock car races during the 1960’s to 1980’s.
Roger’s father, Eldon, was one of five brothers. Their father died while a young man and the Rydberg family went through some difficult times. Things were so bad that the brothers observed their financial lot may have been improved during the Great Depression. Each of the brothers worked to support the family. The family saying was “If a dollar is earned the family has a dollar.” All of the brothers were superb athletes, but Eldon may have been the best. Roger inherited his father’s grace, agility, and coordination. Roger’s ability at badminton was extraordinary. Roger could “float like a butterfly” across the court and suddenly sting his opponent with smashing returns.
Roger is survived by his cousins: John Rydberg of Omaha, Nebraska; Ann (Rydberg) Eades of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Ronald V. Rydberg of Waukesha, Wisconsin; Linda (Rydberg) Nodes of Omaha, Nebraska; Kathryn (Rydberg) Gaver of Tampa, Florida; Thomas H. Rydberg of Tampa, Florida; Lance R. Rydberg of New Orleans, Louisiana; Carolyn Rasmussen Mount of Farragut, Iowa; and Wayne Rasmussen of Sidney, Iowa; as well as many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Roger will be missed.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake with Reverend Jamie Cutler officiating. Inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the services.
There will be no visitation.
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