Rodney Dale Thompson

Nov 10, 1946 - Oct 22, 2024November 10, 1946 - October 22, 2024

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Rodney Dale Thompson

Nov 10, 1946 - Oct 22, 2024November 10, 1946 - October 22, 2024


Place of birth

Iowa City, IA

Most recently lived in

Iowa City, IA

Rodney's favorite hobbies

Reading and collecting classic literature.

Favorite bands and musical artists

Classic rock and classic country

Interesting facts about Rodney

Rodney was inducted in the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Favorite sports

Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana Fever WNBA

Rodney’s military service

Rodney served in Vietnam from 1967-1969 two days short of two years. He was awarded two bronze service medals and a combat infantry badge.

Obituary

Rodney Dale Thompson formerly of Coralville passed away at Legacy Point Senior Living on October 22, 2024 after a long illness. He was born to Geraldine Douglass (Coblentz) in Iowa City, Iowa. He grew up in Coralville and attended Coralville Central Elementary, Southeast Jr High in Iowa City and Iowa City, City High. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Henry, and his six grandchildren, Kenneth “Tommy” Martin, Austin Funk, Nathan Funk, Katlyn Thompson, Sabrina Thompson, and Megan Thompson, all of Kentucky, and his siblings David Thompson of Arizona, Hellen Coblentz and Arlene Schreiber of Iowa. He was proceeded in death by his mother, his son, Paul Scott Thompson of Kentucky, and his twin brother, Rick “Shane” Thompson, his sister, Mary Ellen Madden, and brother DeWayne Coblentz.

Past ceremonies

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Calendar

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Location

Oakland Cemetery - 1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA

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Rodney

Born on November 10, 1946

Iowa City, IA

Passed away on October 22, 2024

Iowa City, IA

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