Rodney Naucke Obituary
In loving memory of Rodney Naucke in Fort Smith, Arkansas, born in Herculaneum, Missouri, who departed this world on January 3, 2026 at the age of 95. Rodney leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rodney Naucke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sally Crampton; his parents, William Naucke and Rebecca Ann Byington Naucke; his siblings, William "Bee" Naucke, Fred "Babe" Naucke, Ruth Hagen, Norma Blakemore and Mary Ann "Deet" Osborne; and his son-in-law Larry Evans.
He is survived by: his children, Rebecca Naucke Evans (Becky) of Fort Smith, Nancy Naucke of Atlanta, Georgia, Jane Naucke Corley of Little Rock, Sally H. Naucke of Fort Smith, Jill Naucke Weindel (Mike) of Fort Smith, Rodney D. Naucke (Buz) and Fred Naucke (Monica) of Fort Smith; his grandchildren, Ellen Evans Selby (Shane), Preston Evans, Harris Corley, Jackman Corley, Bliss Corley Mosser (Nic), Dr. Alexandra Weindel (Eric Quiroz), Bennett Weindel and Griffin Weindel; his great grandchildren, Miles Selby, Caroline Selby, Finley Selby and Ames Mosser; his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Carl Rose); his caregivers, Bruce, Cassandra, Diane, Jazmin, Melanie, Debbie and Annette; and his close friend Vicki. He is also survived by family members and friends.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Rodney and Sally Naucke Endowment, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 3649 Fort Smith, AR 72913 or The Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club, 4905 North O Street, Fort Smith, AR 72904 or fsbgc.org.
