Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - Friday, June 8, 2001
Rodney -- James D., 94, Lincoln, died Thursday (6/7/01). Born, Herrin, Ill., (9/5/06) to Robert and Henrietta, both of Scotland, where he returned many times with his mother. Attended Union College. Started as bellboy in 1929 at old Cornhusker Hotel, then became manager of The Cornhusker, Indian Hills Inn of Omaha and Lincoln Hotel. Personnel director, Lincoln Hilton. Considered the dean of "greeters," trade term for hotel managers. In semiretirement, worked for Tourism Office downtown and did some soliciting for Restaurant Association Office. Instrumental in early downtown development in keeping Pershing Auditorium in downtown area and bringing RSROA National Headquarters to Lincoln. Member, First Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge, Sesostris Shrine, Nebraska Restaurant Association, Downtown Association. Did volunteer work for alcoholics association.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Kenneth J. and Jane, Overland Park, Kan., Rick D. and Wendy, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Carol A. and Roland Schroeder, Lincoln; grandchildren, Matt Rodney, Kristin Dillon, Tracy Schroeder, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Jody Schutz, Ryan Schroeder; sister, Sadie Kelly, Herrin. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Ann M.; parents; sister, Jean Deane.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Fred Nelson. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Matt Rodney, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Duffy Schutz, Darrin Dillon, Dick Flynn. Honorary pallbearers: Ryan Schroeder.
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Rodney -- James D., 94, Lincoln, died Thursday (6/7/01). Born, Herrin, Ill., (9/5/06) to Robert and Henrietta, both of Scotland, where he returned many times with his mother. Attended Union College. Started as bellboy in 1929 at old Cornhusker Hotel, then became manager of The Cornhusker, Indian Hills Inn of Omaha and Lincoln Hotel. Personnel director, Lincoln Hilton. Considered the dean of "greeters," trade term for hotel managers. In semiretirement, worked for Tourism Office downtown and did some soliciting for Restaurant Association Office. Instrumental in early downtown development in keeping Pershing Auditorium in downtown area and bringing RSROA National Headquarters to Lincoln. Member, First Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge, Sesostris Shrine, Nebraska Restaurant Association, Downtown Association. Did volunteer work for alcoholics association.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Kenneth J. and Jane, Overland Park, Kan., Rick D. and Wendy, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Carol A. and Roland Schroeder, Lincoln; grandchildren, Matt Rodney, Kristin Dillon, Tracy Schroeder, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Jody Schutz, Ryan Schroeder; sister, Sadie Kelly, Herrin. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Ann M.; parents; sister, Jean Deane.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Fred Nelson. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Matt Rodney, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Duffy Schutz, Darrin Dillon, Dick Flynn. Honorary pallbearers: Ryan Schroeder.
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Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - Friday, June 8, 2001
Rodney -- James D., 94, Lincoln, died Thursday (6/7/01). Born, Herrin, Ill., (9/5/06) to Robert and Henrietta, both of Scotland, where he returned many times with his mother. Attended Union College. Started as bellboy in 1929 at old Cornhusker Hotel, then became manager of The Cornhusker, Indian Hills Inn of Omaha and Lincoln Hotel. Personnel director, Lincoln Hilton. Considered the dean of "greeters," trade term for hotel managers. In semiretirement, worked for Tourism Office downtown and did some soliciting for Restaurant Association Office. Instrumental in early downtown development in keeping Pershing Auditorium in downtown area and bringing RSROA National Headquarters to Lincoln. Member, First Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge, Sesostris Shrine, Nebraska Restaurant Association, Downtown Association. Did volunteer work for alcoholics association.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Kenneth J. and Jane, Overland Park, Kan., Rick D. and Wendy, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Carol A. and Roland Schroeder, Lincoln; grandchildren, Matt Rodney, Kristin Dillon, Tracy Schroeder, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Jody Schutz, Ryan Schroeder; sister, Sadie Kelly, Herrin. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Ann M.; parents; sister, Jean Deane.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Fred Nelson. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Matt Rodney, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Duffy Schutz, Darrin Dillon, Dick Flynn. Honorary pallbearers: Ryan Schroeder.
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Rodney -- James D., 94, Lincoln, died Thursday (6/7/01). Born, Herrin, Ill., (9/5/06) to Robert and Henrietta, both of Scotland, where he returned many times with his mother. Attended Union College. Started as bellboy in 1929 at old Cornhusker Hotel, then became manager of The Cornhusker, Indian Hills Inn of Omaha and Lincoln Hotel. Personnel director, Lincoln Hilton. Considered the dean of "greeters," trade term for hotel managers. In semiretirement, worked for Tourism Office downtown and did some soliciting for Restaurant Association Office. Instrumental in early downtown development in keeping Pershing Auditorium in downtown area and bringing RSROA National Headquarters to Lincoln. Member, First Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge, Sesostris Shrine, Nebraska Restaurant Association, Downtown Association. Did volunteer work for alcoholics association.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Kenneth J. and Jane, Overland Park, Kan., Rick D. and Wendy, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Carol A. and Roland Schroeder, Lincoln; grandchildren, Matt Rodney, Kristin Dillon, Tracy Schroeder, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Jody Schutz, Ryan Schroeder; sister, Sadie Kelly, Herrin. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Ann M.; parents; sister, Jean Deane.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Fred Nelson. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Matt Rodney, Jeffery Rodney, Justin C. Schroeder, Duffy Schutz, Darrin Dillon, Dick Flynn. Honorary pallbearers: Ryan Schroeder.
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