Wanda R. Rodenbaugh Obituary
We announce the death of Wanda R. Rodenbaugh of Minneapolis, Kansas, who passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 82. Wanda will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Sylvia Mae Kennedy (Gipe); her husband Roy C. Rodenbaugh; her parent Vern Kennedy; her stepfather Ivan; her siblings, Wes Kennedy (Jeannie), William "Bill" Kennedy (Phyllis), Richard "Dick" Kennedy (Dianne) and Francis Kennedy; her brother-in-law John White; her parents-in-law, Raymond and Helen Rodenbaugh (Young); her siblings-in-law, Darlene Harper, Marlene Wiles (Roger), Karlene Beach (Lloyd) and Bobby Rodenbaugh; her grandson Chase Donovan; and her nephew Vern White.
She is survived by: her children, Rex Rodenbaugh (Sheena) of Harrison, Nebraska, Wynette Donovan (Pat) of Minneapolis, Kansas, Reve Rodenbaugh (Margie) of Bellwood, Nebraska and Ryan Rodenbaugh (Stephanie) of Loomis, Nebraska; her grandchildren, Connor Rodenbaugh (Genesis), Madeline Rodenbaugh (Zach), Shane Donovan (Mandy), Megan Donovan, Emily DiFeo (Daniel), Nikki Boe Gillespie (Mitch Starr), Sydney Rodgers (Ethan), Olivia Kowalski (Grady) and Collin Rodenbaugh (Steph); her great grandchildren, Easton, Jameson and Treyson Donovan; her grandchildren, Camren, Clayton White, Vincent DiFeo, SaLea McDonald (Taylor), Sabastian Gillespie (Shayna Lincoln), Rhett, Brooks, Steele, Lincoln, Finn Rodgers, Kanon, Blakely, Jada Kowalski, Laney and Roland Rodenbaugh; her sister Roberta White; and her cousins, Clarence Kennedy (Barb) and Harlan Nonhof (Darlene "Pinky").
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home (401 Burlington St, Holdrege, NE 68949). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 2:30 PM at the same location.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to Chase Lane Donovan Memorial Fund to Fund Summer Meal Programs in Minneapolis, Kansas, or Lighthouse Baptist Church in Loomis, Nebraska.
