Rod Buckles Obituary
Rod Buckles of Martin, South Dakota passed away on August 21, 2026. Rod, born on November 26, 1952, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rod Buckles to show support.
Rod will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Rod will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Rod’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his father Leo E. Buckles. He is survived by: his mother Loretta Hill-Buckles; his children, Jennifer Mead (Ron), Jarrod Buckles, Greg Olson (Tonya) and Kelvin Olson; his wife Lorraine Olson; his mother-in-law Beverly Howey; and his brother Allen Buckles. He is also survived by 4 children; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 brother-in-law; 6 sisters-in-law and their husbands.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Gordon Cemetery (205 Th Ln, Gordon, NE 69343).
