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Rodney Karlin

1954 - 2020

BORN

1954

DIED

2020

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Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory

601 Indiana Street

Lawrence, Kansas

Rodney Karlin Obituary

The visitation for Rod Karlin originally scheduled for Wednesday evening has been postponed indefinitely. Please see full obituary and leave a condolence at rumsey-yost.com

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 17, 2020.
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An empty spot continues to remain at Kasold on the Curve. Heaven remains secure in his care.

Reece Wiley

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March 8, 2023

Rod held a very special place in our hearts. His laughter, his smile, his intensity are the stories legends are made of. Miss you with all our hearts. Godspeed.

Tim & Debbie Chmidling

March 16, 2020

My sincere condolences to Rod's family. May he Rest in Peace.

Dayle Hodges

March 16, 2020

Les brungardt

March 16, 2020

I send my condolences to Rod's family. I remember Rod gassing trucks for SWB back in the 70's in Lawrence at 547 East 19th.

Gib Harris

March 15, 2020

With love for you Dad.

Brady Karlin

March 15, 2020

My dad Rod, lived a good long life. I believe he is in a better place now free of pain. He died outside in the open air working on the farm with his friend Felix, at Kasold on the Curve, a place we all knew well and love. I will continue to communicate with his soul and feel his support here on Earth. Thank you all for your continued support and condolences. Be Well, Brady Karlin.

Brady Karlin

March 15, 2020

A wonderful kid from my first year of teaching at LHS. Re-connected him much later when we were both working at Lansing Correctional Facility.Last saw him at the firworks stand at Kasold on the Curve. A good student; a good worker; and a good man. The world needs more like him.

Reece Wiley

March 15, 2020

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